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What type of cutting tool is used in slot milling?
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?
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?
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?
Which component of the milling machine should be free from chips, nicks, or burrs before setting up a job?
In general milling operations, what is the recommended direction to feed the workpiece in relation to the rotation of the milling cutter?
In general milling operations, what is the recommended direction to feed the workpiece in relation to the rotation of the milling cutter?
What should be checked to ensure that the machine is in good running order before starting a job?
What should be checked to ensure that the machine is in good running order before starting a job?
What type of operation is plain milling used for in a milling machine?
What type of operation is plain milling used for in a milling machine?
Which type of milling machine operation produces a flat surface perpendicular to the rotating cutter's axis?
Which type of milling machine operation produces a flat surface perpendicular to the rotating cutter's axis?
What type of cutter is typically used in end milling operations on a milling machine?
What type of cutter is typically used in end milling operations on a milling machine?
In which type of milling machine would you typically find a face milling operation being performed?
In which type of milling machine would you typically find a face milling operation being performed?
What are the machining processes that involve the use of milling cutters to remove material from a workpiece's surface called?
What are the machining processes that involve the use of milling cutters to remove material from a workpiece's surface called?
What is the main function of a milling machine?
What is the main function of a milling machine?
Which type of milling operation is used for producing slots, grooves, or finishing the edges of a workpiece?
Which type of milling operation is used for producing slots, grooves, or finishing the edges of a workpiece?
Which type of milling machine uses a rotating table instead of a gantry?
Which type of milling machine uses a rotating table instead of a gantry?
What material is commonly machined using a milling machine?
What material is commonly machined using a milling machine?
Which cutting tool is typically used in vertical milling machines?
Which cutting tool is typically used in vertical milling machines?
What feature distinguishes horizontal milling machines from vertical ones?
What feature distinguishes horizontal milling machines from vertical ones?
Which part of the milling machine allows for movement along the x- and y-axis?
Which part of the milling machine allows for movement along the x- and y-axis?
