STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Recognize and locate the controls.

 II.     Recognize the necessity of personal safety gear.

 III.    Recognize the necessity of securely clamping work.

 IV.     Explain the necessity of keeping hands and fingers clear of rotating cutter.

 V.      Recognize danger of automatic feeds.

 VI.     Name the prinicipal parts of the vertical mill:

         A.      Tool Head

         B.      Ram

         C.      Column

         D.      Table

         E.      Saddle

         F.      Knee

         G.      Pedestal

         H.      Base

 VII.    Discuss the function of each of the above parts.

 VIII.   Demonstrate using a square and indicator to align a vise or clamped workpiece.

 IX.     Demonstrate the use of an edge finder.

 X       Define speed and feed terminology.

 XI.     Discuss the determining factors when adjusting feeds and speeds.

         A.      Work material and condition

         B.      Cutter material and type

         C.      Coolant (or lack thereof)

         D.      Depth of cut

         E.      Finish required

         F.      Width of cut

 XII.    Differentiate between and demonstrate:

         A.      Face milling

         B.      Side milling

         C.      Slitting

         D.      End milling

         E.      Slotting

 XIII.   Demonstrate using the vertical mill for:

         A.      Drilling

         B.      Tapping

         C.      Boring

 XIV.    Demonstrate the method for applying the indexing head.

 XV.     Explain how the indexing head is applied to drilling, tapping, and boring.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Safety: Safety in Using the Vertical Milling Machine.

 II.     Parts of the Vertical Milling Machine: Identify the Parts of the Vertical Milling Machine.

 III.    Setting Up Work: using a Vise or Clamps to Set Up Work.

 IV.     Speeds and Feeds: Determining Speeds and Feeds for the Vertical Milling Machine.

 V.      Type of milling: The Types of Milling Done on the Vertical Mill.

 VI.     Indexing Head: Use of the Indexing Head for Hole Locations.