Introduction to Mill and Lathe Operation

Explore the fundamentals of mill and lathe machines. Learn about various types of machining methods, the key tools you’ll need, and the actual mechanical operation of the machines.

Introduction

• Machining foundations

1. What Is Machining?

• Machining processes

2. Mechanical Machining

• Single point methods
• Multiple point methods
• Abrasive methods

3. Machine Components

• Clamping
• Table
• Cutting heads
• Directions of travel
• Coolant

4. Materials

• Terminologies
• Metallics
• Wood

5. Cutters

• Cutter basics
• Drills
• End mills
• Lathe and insert cutters
• Cutter materials

6. Settings and Options

• Speeds and feeds
• Depth of cut and step over
• Up versus down milling

Conclusion

• Next steps