6.0 MILLING MACHINE
6.1 Understand the use milling machines.
6.1.1 Differentiate the types of milling machines.
6.1.2 Explain the characteristics and parts of universal milling machine.
6.1.3 State the basic principles of milling machines – (Axis X,Y and Z) axes.
6.1.4 Explain two methods of up cut and down cut milling.
6.1.5 List the uses of various types of milling cutter.
6.1.6 Explain the uses of various types of milling cutter.
6.1.7 State the methods of holding cutting tools.
6.1.8 State the methods of holding a work piece.
6.1.9 Calculate the revolution per minute (rpm), feed rate and cutting time
6.1.10 State the safety procedures while using the milling machine.
6.2 Understand indexing
6.2.1 Name the parts of index head.
6.2.2 Explain the operation of index head.
6.2.3 State the types of indexating
6.2.4 Calculate direct, simple and angular indexing.
