Milling Machining

Milling is a process performed with a machine in which the cutters rotate to remove the material from the work piece.

The main components of milling machines include the base and column, table, and tool.

The workpiece that will be milled is mounted onto a platform called the table.

<p>Milling machining is one of the very common manufacturing processes used in machinery shops and industries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The main components of milling machines enable the work piece to be moved in three directions relative to the tool.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Broaching is a machining operation that uses a tool called a broach to remove material and cut a predetermined shape. It is considered precise and productive due to its ability to finish the surface in a single pass, resulting in high accuracy and efficiency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Broaches can be cylindrical for internal cutting by compression or plain for external cutting by traction. They can be categorized by many means.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The broach is a multi-edge tool with progressive and linear cutting edges. It cuts the predetermined shape and finishes the surface in a single pass.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Broaching machines are simpler as they only need to move the broach in a linear motion at a regular speed. They can be either horizontal or vertical, with vertical models being more popular due to space-saving.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vertical broaching machines are more popular as they save more space and are simpler compared to horizontal models.</p> Signup and view all the answers