Milling

Milling is:

A machining process where a rotating multi tooth cutter travels along the part in various axis

Vertical and Horizontal machines

What we have is:

A “Column and Knee” type, most common in tool rooms and school shops.

The main casting is the column. The knee is a moveable bracket attached to

the column, supporting the table.

Directions of motion

The table can move: Left and right (X axis) Forward and Backward (Y axis) Up and Down (Z axis) The head can tilt left, right, forward and back.

End Mill

Different types of milling tools

Horizontal milling cutters (Arbor driven)

How many teeth

Climb v. Conventional