Evolution of CNC Milling Machines Quiz

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What type of cutting tool is used in slot milling?

T-slot cutter (correct)

Face milling cutter

Ball nose cutter

Reamer cutter

In profile milling, what is the main purpose of using rotating milling cutters?

To drill precise round holes

To remove material from a workpiece (correct)

To create a smooth surface finish

To create threaded holes

What does CNC stand for in CNC milling?

Cooled Numerical Chamber

Controlled Numerical Cutter

Computer Numerical Control (correct)

Computerized Numerical Control

Which component of the milling machine should be free from chips, nicks, or burrs before setting up a job?

Taper in the spindle Signup and view all the answers

In general milling operations, what is the recommended direction to feed the workpiece in relation to the rotation of the milling cutter?

Opposite to the cutter rotation Signup and view all the answers

What should be checked to ensure that the machine is in good running order before starting a job?

The machine lubrication and freedom of movement Signup and view all the answers

What type of operation is plain milling used for in a milling machine?

Machining flat and horizontal surfaces Signup and view all the answers

Which type of milling machine operation produces a flat surface perpendicular to the rotating cutter's axis?

Face milling Signup and view all the answers

What type of cutter is typically used in end milling operations on a milling machine?

End milling cutter Signup and view all the answers

In which type of milling machine would you typically find a face milling operation being performed?

Vertical milling machine Signup and view all the answers

What are the machining processes that involve the use of milling cutters to remove material from a workpiece's surface called?

Milling machine operations Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a milling machine?

Rotating circular tool with symmetrical cutting edges Signup and view all the answers

Which type of milling operation is used for producing slots, grooves, or finishing the edges of a workpiece?

End milling Signup and view all the answers

Which type of milling machine uses a rotating table instead of a gantry?

Horizontal milling machine Signup and view all the answers

What material is commonly machined using a milling machine?

Metal, plastic, and wood Signup and view all the answers

Which cutting tool is typically used in vertical milling machines?

Rotating cutting tool resembling a drilling machine Signup and view all the answers

What feature distinguishes horizontal milling machines from vertical ones?

Rotating table instead of a gantry setup Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the milling machine allows for movement along the x- and y-axis?

Power feeds Signup and view all the answers