Intro to Manual Milling in the Machine Shop

This 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.

• 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

Machine Shop beginners and folks who are curious about Artisans Asylum's Machine Shop. Students who are 18 years or older.

• 1/2” American made carbide end mill, 2.5” x 2.5” x 4” block of 6061 aluminum
• Access to A2's Machine Shop for the duration of the session.

NIMS Certified, DoD trained machinist, and A2 regular Alex will be returning to teach this class! As much as he loves cutting metal, hand programming g code, or CAMing out a model his true talent is teaching people and sharing his love for machining. Unlimited post course support is the standard he operates on and wants you to be able to start your own machining journey even if you've never turned a screwdriver!