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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?

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Which milling method creates grooves like those for feather keys?

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What is the primary rule of thumb regarding face milling?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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What component drives the feed mechanism in a milling machine?

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Which tooth form is exclusively associated with relieved milling cutters?

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

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What characterizes slot drills in terms of their functionality?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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What is the primary application of form milling?

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

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What characterizes gang milling?

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

Which function is not applicable for side and face cutters?

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Which of the following is true about fly cutter milling?

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What is a common challenge associated with slab milling?

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

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During which milling process is a template used?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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How is high surface quality achieved in face milling?

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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. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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What is the main purpose of spotfacing?

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

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What is a potential risk when performing up milling?

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

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

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How does peripheral milling differ from traditional vertical milling?

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

What is commonly required for the surface prior to spotfacing?

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

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

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Flashcards

Slab Milling

A peripheral milling method using cutters to create wide, flat surfaces. The cutter's axis of rotation is parallel to the machined surface.

Form Milling

A milling process where the cutter's peripheral edges are shaped to transfer a specific form to the workpiece.

Gang Milling

Milling with multiple cutters on a single arbor, producing multiple surfaces in one pass.

Straddle Milling

Using two cutters on a single arbor with a space between them to create two surfaces in a single pass.

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Fly Cutter Milling

A type of face milling using a single-point cutter instead of a multi-tooth cutter. Useful for small runs or when specific cutters are unavailable.

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End Mill Rigidity

End mills, due to their long length and single-point support, are less rigid than cutters used in other milling methods.

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Material Removal Rate in End Milling

Material removal rates in end milling are generally lower than other milling methods.

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Pin Routing

A milling process using a template to guide a high-speed routing cutter (small diameter end mill).

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Spotfacing

A machining operation that creates a flat, perpendicular surface around a hole, typically for a bolt head or nut.

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Peripheral Milling

A milling process where the cutting edges are located on the tool's outer edge, working with a horizontal tool axis.

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Up Milling

A type of peripheral milling where the cutter rotates against the feed direction. The feed angle (ϕ) is less than 90°.

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Feed Motion Angle (ϕ)

The angle between the feed direction and the cutter's axis of rotation, determining whether it's up or down milling.

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Tool Entry

The point when a cutting tool first contacts the workpiece.

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Tool Exit

The point when a cutting tool leaves the workpiece.

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Resultant Force

The combined force acting on the workpiece during milling, which is the result of the cutting force and the feed force.

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Feed motion angle in down milling

The angle between the cutter's axis of rotation and the feed direction. In down milling, this angle ranges from 90° to 180°.

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Resultant force in down milling

Combined forces pushing the workpiece against the base, due to the cutter's rotation and the feed direction.

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Secondary cutting edges in face milling

The flat face of the cutter, which helps smooth the surface being cut.

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Alternate down- and up milling in face milling

A technique where down milling and up milling are used alternately to compensate for cutting forces and prevent tool breakage.

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High metal removal rates in face milling

Due to the balanced forces and efficient cutting, face milling allows for fast material removal.

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Advantages of face milling

Face milling results in high surface quality, allows for high material removal rates, and reduces the risk of cutter breakage because forces are balanced.

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Groove Milling

A milling process used to create grooves of varying lengths. Examples include grooves for feather keys or splineshafts.

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Horizontal Milling Machine

A milling machine where the spindle axis of the machine (and the arbor supporting the cutter) lies in a horizontal plane.

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Milling Machine Safety

Milling machines are considered dangerous and require special safety precautions, including adherence to regulations.

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Depth of Cut Control

In a horizontal milling machine, the depth of cut is controlled by raising or lowering the knee and table assembly.

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Spindle Axis Alignment

An essential alignment in a horizontal milling machine is ensuring the spindle axis (and arbor) is parallel to the worktable surface.

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Milling Machine Feed

The rate at which the table moves during milling, measured in mm/min. It's independent of the spindle speed.

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Vertical Milling Machine

A milling machine where the spindle axis is vertical, like the cutter is spinning upwards.

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Milling Cutter Types

Milling cutters can have pointed tooth edges (made by milling) or rounded edges (made by relieving). Pointed tooth cutters are the most common.

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Milling Cutter Edge

The sharp part of a milling cutter that actually does the cutting.

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Why are pointed tooth cutters used?

Pointed tooth cutters are used for most milling tasks because they are efficient and versatile.

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What controls the milling cutter position?

The cross-slide controls the position of the cut by moving the table.

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What provides the feed for the milling cutter?

A lead screw and nut fitted to the table, driven separately from the spindle, provide the feed.

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Milling Cutter Relief

A milling cutter with a relieved tooth form has a specific shape that allows chips to be removed efficiently. Relieved cutters are designed for smoother cutting action and prevent the chips from getting stuck.

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Milling Cutter Parts

The tooth space on a milling cutter is formed by the pitch, tooth height, and tooth fillet. This space is crucial for collecting the removed chips during the milling process.

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Horizontal Milling Cutter Types

Different types of horizontal milling cutters are designed to shape various surfaces, including slabs, slots, and curved profiles. The choice depends on the desired shape and the features of the workpiece.

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Milling Cutter Specifications

When choosing a horizontal milling cutter, it's essential to consider the bore size for mounting, the cutter diameter, width, shape, and tooth formation.

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Vertical Milling Cutter Applications

Vertical milling cutters are used in various applications that require cutting from the side of the workpiece, such as creating slots and pockets. Slot drills are the only ones that can cut directly from the solid.

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Vertical Milling Cutter Features

Vertical milling cutters come with different shank types, including solid shanks for direct chuck mounting and separate stub arbor mounting. Large cutters can also bolt directly to the spindle nose.

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Milling Cutter Selection for Vertical Machines

When choosing a vertical milling cutter, consider the diameter, length, type, and shank type. The choice depends on the desired cut and the machine's capabilities.

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Milling Cutter Mounting

Milling cutters can be mounted in different ways: clamped on a spindle, bolted onto a spindle nose, or fixed on a separate stub arbor. The mounting method depends on the cutter size and the machine's configuration.

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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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