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Intro to Mill

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Intro to Mill

Training Description

Introduction the the manual knee mill. Includes terms and tool descriptions.

Prerequisite(s):

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Download the Intro to Mill PowerPoint document here.

Intro to Mill Quiz

Mill I: You must score 90% minimum to pass. If you have technical difficulties or issues please contact info-FEDC@tamu.edu.

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Question 1*
What piece of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) should always be worn when work is being done on the mill?
- Welding Hood
- Leather Gloves
- Safety Glasses
- Long Sleeved Shirt
Question 2*
The piece of the mill that allows overarm to rotate in the X-Y plane is the:
- Knee
- Base
- Column
- Turret
Question 3*
DRO stands for:
- Digital Read Out
- Digital Recording Output
- Direct Response Output
- Directional Response Outpu
Question 4*
What is the purpose of the Overarm?
- Allows for the head to rotate over the table
- Pivots the Head up or down
- Allows for the head to extend and retract over the table
- Cocks the head left or right
Question 5*
If you are confused or uncertain about a procedure while working the mill you should:
- Google it
- Ask your friend for help
- Ask a technician on duty or the fabrication shop manager
- Wing it
Question 6*
Endmills are:
- Tooling with two cutting flutes that spiral up, and are only able to plunge straight down
- Tooling with cutting teeth on the end of tool and on the periphery, and are able to cut into a work piece and across the work piece
- Tooling with triangular cross section, only cuts chamfers on holes
- Tooling with a single point, used for experimental work
Question 7*
To adjust the spindle speed:
- Turn the speed change hand wheel until the Spindle Speed Dial reads the desired speed and then turn on the motor
- Engage the Quill Powerfeed transmission crank and then turn the Speed Change Hand wheel until the Spindle Speed Dial reads the desired speed
- The spindle speed adjusts automatically for the work being done, not adjustment is necessary
- Turn the motor on, then turn the Speed Change Hand wheel until the Spindle Speed Dial reads the desired speed
Question 8*
To run the machine at high speed and cut clockwise:
- The Hi-Neutral-Lo Lever should be in the “Lo” position and the Hi-Low Range Switch should be turned to the “High”
- The Hi-Neutral-Lo Lever should be in the “Hi” position and the Hi-Low Range Switch should be turned to the “High”
- The Hi-Neutral Lo Lever should be in the “Hi” position and the Hi-Low Range Switch should be turned to the “Low”
- The Hi-Neutral Lo Lever should be in the “Lo” position and the Hi-Low Range Switch should be turned to the “Low”
Question 9*
The names of the speed range for the mill are:
- High Drive (High Speed) and Low Drive (Low Speed)
- Direct Drive (High Speed) and Back Gear (Low Speed)
- Forward Drive (High Speed) and Reverse Drive (Low Speed)
- Fast Drive (High Speed) and Slow Gear (Low Speed)
Question 10*
What part of the head would the operator use to drop the quill manually?
- Quill Feed Selector
- Quill Stop Knob
- Quill Feed Handle
- Quill Power Feed Transmission Crank

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