50-420-717Milling Machines for Machine Trades Apprentices
Course Information
Description
This course related instruction on the basic principles of vertical and horizontal milling machines for the machine tool apprentice. Instruction includes safety, basic parts and functions of the machines, work holding devices, tooling requirements, and feeds and speeds.
Total Credits
0.5

Course Competencies
  1. Determine safety requirements for milling machines
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    work is complete
    work is accurate
    work is grammatically correct and error free
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable
    apprentice relates the competency to given specifications

  2. Analyze vertical milling machine tool capabilities and setup
    Assessment Strategies
    Milling Machine & Operations Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice completes an analysis of the capacities of a vertical milling machine selected by the instructor
    analysis includes description of the function of vertical milling machine components
    analysis includes a list of steps involved for a vertical mill to perform these tasks: squaring, using "T" slot locating stops, aligning the mill vise, locating work edges, locating spindle center
    analysis includes a determination of whether or not a vertical mill is the correct alternative for given job criteria
    analysis is well organized and follows a logical sequence
    analysis evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable

  3. Analyze horizontal and universal milling machine tool capabilities and setup
    Assessment Strategies
    Milling Machine & Operations Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice completes an analysis of the capacities of a horizontal/universal milling machine selected by the instructor
    analysis includes description of the function of horizontal/universal milling machine components
    analysis includes a list of steps involved for a horizontal/universal mill to perform these tasks: squaring, using "T" slot locating stops, aligning the mill vise, locating work edges, locating spindle center
    analysis includes a determination of whether or not a horizontal/universal mill is the correct alternative for given job criteria
    analysis is well organized and follows a logical sequence
    analysis evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable

  4. Select work-holding devices
    Assessment Strategies
    Milling Machine & Operations Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice selects work holding and locating devices for milling operations selected by the instructor
    selection is the one that best suits the job at hand
    selection incorporates safe milling practices
    selection recognizes accuracy in the choice of work holding device
    selection recognizes rigidity in the choice of work holding device
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable

  5. Examine cutting tool selection and identification for milling machines
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Milling Machine & Operations Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    work is complete
    work is accurate
    work is grammatically correct and error free
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable apprentice relates the competency to given specifications

  6. Calculate feeds and speeds used in milling machines
    Assessment Strategies
    Milling Machine & Operations Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses the correct formula for calculating R.P.M.
    apprentice determines the correct surface feet per minute values (cutting speeds) to within 90% accuracy
    apprentice determines the correct inches per revolution to within 90% accuracy
    apprentice determines the correct feed per tooth (F.P.T.) based on the material to within 90% accuracy
    apprentice calculates the correct inches per minute of feed (I.P.M.) based on the tooling used to within 90% accuracy
    apprentice completes related worksheet questions and submits work for review and feedback by the instructor
    answers are clear and concise
    answers are neat and readable