Milling Machine

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A milling machine is a tool found

primarily in the metalworking
industry.
Milling machine was developed in the
1860s.
Used to machine flat surfaces, but
can also produce irregular surface.
Not only they can be used to drill, but
they can be used to cut gears, bore
and produce slots.

The type of milling machine most

commonly found in small workshop is
a vertical spindle machine.
However, there are also other type of
milling machine
It is usually capable of cutting a
variety of metals, ranging from
aluminum to stainless steel.

Depending on the material being cut,

the machine can be set to move at a
faster or slower pace.
The softer the materials, the higher
speeds it generally milled while the
harder the materials, the slower
speeds it generally require

Basically, a milling machine operator

runs the machine by feeding the
material with a milling cutter.
As the material is fed past the cutter,
the teeth cutters slice through the
material and it will form the desired
shape.

Different types of milling cutters

Parts of milling machine

In addition to a cutter, a typical mill machine

contains a spindle axis, which is a device that holds
the cutter in place. The cutter revolves around the
spindle axis, and the axis can usually be adjust to
varying speeds.
Most machines also come with a worktable that
can be used to support and feed the material. The
worktable generally moves in two directions, and
most modern worktables are power-operated.
Additionally, a modern milling machine is typically
equipped with both self-contained electric drive
motor and a coolant system.

Milling machinery can be operated either

manually or digitally using device called a CNC
milling machine.
In addition to the traditional X, Y, and Z axes
found in a manual machine, a milling CNC
machine often contains one or two additional
axes. These extra axes can allow for greater
flexibility and more precision.
Although CNC machines eliminate the need for
a machine operator, it can prevent possible
accidents as well as save on labor costs.

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