Identify components of the vertical mill. A starting point for using this versatile tool
The Z axis. A basic understanding of the Cartesian coordinate that controls up and down machining
What's a mill? A brief explanation of a widely used machining center
The knee. Another component involved in the Z axis of the machining center
Identify offset boring head. A useful tool for custom hole sizes
What is "Toe clamping"? A short video explaining this work holding method.
The clamping jaw stop. A production tooling device which installs quickly for repetitive use
The draw bar. Most don't know what an important role it plays
Power tapping. A process using the power of the spindle in a very delicate operation
The mill vise. Identification of an integral part of metal removal on a vertical mill
Y axis, the saddle. An implementation of your knowledge of the Cartesian coordinate system
The X axis, the table. Left to right machining using the X axis related to the Cartesian coordinate system
The "T" nut assembly. Used extensively in the work holding process
Identification and use, parallels. Once you know about these you can do prototype work
The quill. Another of the actuators in the Z axis of the vertical mill
Indicate the vise. More than most anything, this shows your abilities in the shop
Identify Vise stop. The simplest of devices used to assure repetition in manufacturing process
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