Intro to Manual Milling in the Machine Shop

Learn the fundamentals of the iconic Bridgeport milling machine! Begin your machining journey to perform subtractive manufacturing!

Class Description

This multi session class will introduce you to the iconic Bridgeport milling machine and is designed for students with little to no experience machining. You will learn the fundamentals of how to safely use the knee mill, securing stock, and perform various types of milling operations with precision. You will also get introduced to the multitude of different types of tools, work holding fixtures, and leave with an understanding of some of the forces and physics involved with milling. Additionally any student who attends the course and does not feel comfortable operating the mill by the end of the last class will be provided with post course support so they may be fully prepared for their machining journey. Materials fee covers aluminum bar stock and a 1/2” carbide end mill.

Instructor - Alex Bernstein

Software engineer by day and machinist by night, Alex is a regular at A2. He helps build tooling and parts to service the equipment in the machine shop and has provided informal instruction to other members. He enjoys a good brisket sandwich, and spending time with his girlfriend, their cat, Meow Mix and dog, Queenie. He’s excited to share his passion of machining with you all!

Learning Objectives

• Safely use a mill and are familiar with general machine shop safety
• Understand the different types of tools available for different operations
• Appropriate use of parallels and the vise.
• Familiar with other types of work holding fixtures
• Use of a drill chuck and R8 collets
• Understand the forces as the cutter rotates, deflection, chatter, and climb vs conventional.
• Feeds and speeds/change spindle

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