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Types of Milling machine operations
This is a complete guide to milling machine operations. In this new guide you’ll learn exactly what are the types of milling machine operations, and when you should which operation, including:
Let’s get started.
Plain milling operation
Plain milling operation is a machining procedure where you produce a plain, flat, horizontal surface, parallel to the axis of rotation of a peripheral mill cutter.
It is one of the most basic types of milling machine operations. You’ve to perform this operation in almost all types of workpieces. And you can do this by using any type of milling machine.
Face milling operation
Face milling is a type of machining used to cut flat surfaces, also known as flat milling. Face milling is used to remove material from the surface of a workpiece, and usually produces smoother surfaces than other types of machining operations.
Straddle milling operation
Straddle milling is a type of rotary milling, where the milling tool is moved along the workpiece surface by moving the table. The cutter is placed on either side of the workpiece and then straddled between two supports. Upon running, the spindle will rotate, carrying the cutter around its circumference while simultaneously moving it forward or backward across the workpiece surface.
Angular milling operation
Angular milling is done by moving the cutter in a circular motion. It is used to cut slots, grooves, and recesses as well as internal features. Angular milling can also be used to cut external features such as chamfers, shoulders and fillets.
End milling operation
End milling is a milling operation in which the cutting tool is oriented perpendicular to the workpiece surface. End milling is preferred for roughing operations, deep milling and profiling.
The main advantage of angular milling is that it allows cutting long slots without having to move the workpiece back and forth manually at each end of the slot. With this method, you simply rotate it through 180 degrees after each pass along one side of the workpiece.
Gang milling operation
Gang milling is a type of cutting in which a group of parts are mounted together on a plate and milled simultaneously. A single cutter is used to mill all the parts. The cutter is mounted on a multi-axis milling machine that has the ability to move in different directions during the operation.
Slab milling operation
Slab milling is a milling operation in which the cutter is perpendicular to the workpiece surface. The following are some of its applications:
Conclusion
Now, you know the different types of milling operations. Make sure you use the right type of milling machine for each operation and get your job done in no time!