Milling

Question 0

Universal horizontal milling machines have a swivel?

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Answer 0

True

Question 1

Horizontal milling machines can be converted in to vertical milling machines?

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Answer 1

True - they can with the use of a vertical attachment.

Question 2

Ram type vertical milling machines are the most versatile but lack what?

Answer 2

Lack rigidity of other knee and column type milling machines and are also lightly constructed.

Question 3

How are knee and column type milling machines sized?

Answer 3

They are sized according to the range of movement possible.

Question 4

The base on a knee and column milling machine does what?

Answer 4

Supports the column a provides rigidity and stability.

Question 5

The column on a knee and column milling machine does what?

Answer 5

Provides support for the horizontal spindle and encloses the spindle motor.

Question 6

The over arm supports!

Answer 6

The arbor support, which in return supports the free end of the arbor.

Question 7

The saddle sits on top of what part of the horizontal milling machine?

Answer 7

The knee

Question 8

The table rides in dovetail ways machined on top of the saddle?

Answer 8

Yes it sure as fuck does!

Question 9

The feed rate on most milling machines is controlled by a gearbox located where??

Answer 9

In the knee

Question 10

The spindle milling machine taper has a ____ inch taper per foot

Answer 10

3 1/2 inch taper per foot

Question 11

Parts of the portable key-seat are

Answer 11

V-base
Bar and chain clamp
Upper frame with hand crank
Dove tail
Motor with collet chuck.

Question 12

The most common cutting too found in a machines shop (end mill)

Answer 12

Solid end mill

Question 13

When milling your depth of cut should be?

Answer 13

1/2 inch the diameter of the cutter

Question 14

What type of endmill I used for plunging ?

Answer 14

Two fluted endmills

Question 15

What is an arbor?

Answer 15

An arbor is a long or short bar that holds the milling cutter in place while cutting.

Question 16

The draw bolt in the milling machine secures the __________ in the spindle

Answer 16

Arbor

Question 17

A Jacobs taper adapter is used for what?

Answer 17

Used for fitting a drill chuck to the spindle of a milling machine.

Question 18

What is the most rigid clamping set up when working on a milling machine

Answer 18

The most rigid setup is to clamp the work directly to the milling machine.

Question 19

Step blocks support what?

Answer 19

Step blocks support the back end of a strap clamp

Question 20

Chip load is the___________ of____________ by each tooth per revolution

Answer 20

Amount of metal

Question 21

How is the depth of cut determind?

Answer 21

By the strength of the cutter and rigidity of the setup

Question 22

If the endmill is deflecting and the accuracy of cut is important what should you do to correct it?

Answer 22

Reduce the depth of cut

Question 23

Climb milling is suitable for castings?

Answer 23

False it is not because the cutter dulls quickly

Question 24

Each time the vertical head is installed what must you do?

Answer 24

Dial it in to make sue the vertical spindle is perpendicular to the surface of the table

Question 25

Rapid traverse means -

Answer 25

Travel

Question 26

What is a sheer pin designed for to protect on a lathe?

Answer 26

Quick change gear-box