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What type of milling is primarily used to create plane surfaces?

  • Form milling
  • Peripheral milling
  • Face milling (correct)
  • Groove milling

    • Which milling method is used to generate specific contours like radiuses and angles?

  • Form milling (correct)
  • Face milling
  • Groove milling
  • Peripheral milling

    • What is the primary risk associated with milling machines?

  • They require excessive maintenance.
  • They are classified as especially dangerous machines. (correct)
  • They are inefficient for large volumes.
  • They are subject to standard regulations only.

    • What feature is critical for the alignment of a horizontal spindle milling machine?

    <p>The spindle axis must be parallel to the surface of the worktable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which milling method creates grooves like those for feather keys?

    <p>Groove milling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary rule of thumb regarding face milling?

    <p>It takes priority over peripheral milling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the depth of cut in a horizontal milling machine?

    <p>The height of the knee and table subassembly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of milling cutter is commonly used in face milling?

    <p>Cemented carbide tipped cutter heads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily controls the depth of cut in a vertical spindle milling machine?

    <p>Raising the knee and table subassembly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what unit is the feed of a milling machine table typically measured?

    <p>mm/min</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the orientation of the spindle in a vertical spindle milling machine?

    <p>Vertical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of edge is standard on a milling cutter used for most milling tasks?

    <p>Pointed tooth edge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the feed mechanism of a milling machine differentiated from that of a lathe?

    <p>It operates independently of spindle speed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important alignment feature in a vertical spindle milling machine?

    <p>Cutter axis perpendicular to the surface of the worktable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the pointed tooth edge from the rounded cutting edge of milling cutters?

    <p>Pointed tooth edges are made by milling, while rounded edges are made by relieving.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What component drives the feed mechanism in a milling machine?

    <p>Lead screw and nut</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tooth form is exclusively associated with relieved milling cutters?

    <p>Pointed tooth mill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT one of the critical specifications needed when choosing a milling cutter?

    <p>Manufacturer's brand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes slot drills in terms of their functionality?

    <p>They can make pocket cuts from the solid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a limitation of end mills compared to other types of cutters?

    <p>They are less rigid due to high length-to-diameter ratios.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a feature considered when selecting a cutter for a vertical milling machine?

    <p>Cutter body color</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which milling method involves the use of two cutters on one arbor with space in between?

    <p>Straddle milling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which type of milling cutter is it necessary to mount it on a separate stub arbor?

    <p>Single-angle cutter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which milling cutter is specifically designed to bolt directly onto the spindle nose of the machine?

    <p>Large face milling cutter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary application of form milling?

    <p>Milling of gear teeth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must fit the arbor on which a milling cutter is to be mounted?

    <p>The diameter of the cutter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes gang milling?

    <p>Production of multiple surfaces with one pass.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function is not applicable for side and face cutters?

    <p>Making pocket cuts directly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about fly cutter milling?

    <p>It is typically used for tool room situations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common challenge associated with slab milling?

    <p>Accuracy may not be reliable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In down milling, how does the direction of the milling cutter's rotation compare to the feed direction of the workpiece?

    <p>It is the same as the feed direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which milling process is a template used?

    <p>Pin routing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the cutter arbour in down milling is insufficiently stiff?

    <p>Cutting edges may break off.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about end mills?

    <p>Lighter feeds are often needed to reduce deflection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the range of the feed motion angle ϕ during down milling?

    <p>90° to 180°</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During face milling, which statement is true regarding the cutting edges?

    <p>The peripheral cutting edges primarily remove metal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of milling machines designed for down milling?

    <p>They should have a feed drive with no backlash.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is high surface quality achieved in face milling?

    <p>By alternating between down and up milling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the resultant force direction to coincide with the feed motion direction in down milling?

    <p>The milling cutter approaches from the thickest part of the chip.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an advantage of alternating cut directions in face milling?

    <p>It compensates for deviations in cutting force.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of spotfacing?

    <p>To provide a flat bearing surface for a bolt head or nut</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which direction does the milling cutter rotate during up milling?

    <p>In the opposite direction to the feed direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential risk when performing up milling?

    <p>The workpiece may be pulled out of its mounting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a benefit of using specially designed clamping jigs during up milling?

    <p>They avoid damage to the workpiece or tool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does peripheral milling differ from traditional vertical milling?

    <p>Peripheral milling operates with a horizontal tool axis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the feed motion angle ϕ during up milling when the angle remains less than 90°?

    <p>It confirms the operation as an up milling procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is commonly required for the surface prior to spotfacing?

    <p>Some irregularities or imperfections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary action that occurs during the cutting process in up milling?

    <p>Material is torn from the workpiece</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Milling Definition

    • Milling is a metal-cutting technology using a multi-edged tool (multi-toothed cutter) to remove metal.
    • The tool performs the cutting motion, while the workpiece (mounted on the milling machine table) executes the feed motion.
    • Milling techniques are classified based on the tool axis position relative to the workpiece and tool type.
    • Tool axis can be horizontal or vertical.
    • Cutters can cut on the side, end (face), or both.
    • Milling is commonly used for flat surfaces, slots, contoured surfaces, stepped surfaces, and screw threads.

    Milling Operations

    • Peripheral Milling: The milled surface is parallel to the cutter's axis of rotation. The cutter has teeth on its periphery mounted on an arbor. Used for flat/contoured surfaces, slots, and keyways.
    • Face Milling: Produces a flat surface perpendicular to the cutter's axis. May also cut on periphery, generally preferred for flat surfaces due to tool economy and simplicity.
    • End Milling: Uses a cutter with teeth on both the end and periphery. Versatile for slots, recesses, and profiles. Less rigid than other milling cutters due to high length-to-diameter ratio.
    • Slab Milling: Peripheral milling using cutters for wide flat surfaces. Can remove significant material.
    • Form Milling: Cutter edges are ground to a specific shape to transfer that form to the workpiece. Common for gear teeth.
    • Gang Milling: Uses multiple cutters on one arbor to produce multiple surfaces in a single pass.
    • Straddle Milling: Uses two cutters on one arbor with a space between for cutting two surfaces in one pass.
    • Fly Cutter Milling: Uses a single-tooth cutter for face milling operations. Useful in toolrooms for limited production runs.

    Milling Techniques

    • Up Milling: Cutter rotates opposite to the workpiece feed direction. Lower feed rates and risk of workpiece movement.
    • Down Milling: Cutter rotates in the same direction as the workpiece feed. Can lead to high material removal rates. Risk of cutter "climbing" on workpiece due to insufficient stiffness.

    Face Milling

    • Tool axis is orthogonal to the surface to be machined.
    • Peripheral cutting edges are also used, improving surface quality.
    • Down/up milling procedures alternate. This compensates for force deviations and allows high metal removal rates.

    Form Milling

    • Cutter shape dictates the finished workpiece contour.

    Milling Machine Classifications

    • Horizontal Spindle Milling Machine: Spindle axis is horizontal; used for most general milling operations.
    • Vertical Spindle Milling Machine: Spindle axis is vertical; better for machining surfaces aligned to the vertical plane.

    Milling Cutters

    • Differences between pointed and round-cutting edges of cutters.
    • Shape of cutter (slab milling, side & face, single-angle, double-angle, concave, convex, involute gear, etc.).
    • Cutter selection criteria: bore size, cutter diameter, width, shape, tooth formation.

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