Engineering Essentials

Introduction Level

Introduction to Milling

This course explores the foundational principles behind manual milling. It equips learners with a comprehensive understanding of the safety protocols associated manual production machines within the manufacturing industry.

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Face-to-face delivery

£1800 +VAT

4 days

Is this course for you?

  • Do you have no experience using milling machines?
  • Want to refresh your skills and knowledge in this area?
  • Want to broaden your overall engineering skills?

If you have answered 'yes' to any of these questions, this course is for you.

The course covers the following topics:

  • Milling safety
  • Machine controls and operation
  • Types of Milling cutters
  • Basic material types Speed and feed calculations
  • Tool setting
  • Workpiece setting ( machine vice, table, angle plate)
  • Working from datums
  • Blocking up
  • Producing steps and slots
  • Drilling holes
  • Drilling to depth
  • Centre drills
  • Reaming
  • Producing threads tap and die method
  • Milling angles

Upon completion of this course the learner will:

  • Be able to operate a Milling machine safely
  • Understand how to set up the machine correctly
  • Produce accurate work from technical drawings
  • Machine external and internal features
  • Use a variety of work holding methods
  • Maintenance Engineer
  • Machine Operative
  • Machinist
  • Tool maker

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