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!
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Location
Artisan's Asylum
96 Holton Street Boston, MA 02135Refund Policy
Agenda
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
April 26th
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
April 27th
About this event
This course meets two times per class session. Please check the Agenda above for the dates included in each session. By purchasing a ticket, you are committing to attend all meetings included in that session. The title of the Agenda page will indicate which ticket to purchase for that session.
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!
Class Description
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.
Material Fee
The materials fee for this class is $40. This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts payments in cash or through Venmo.
Class Goals
Students will learn:
1. Safely use a mill and are familiar with general machine shop safety
2. Understand the different types of tools available for different operations
3. Appropriate use of parallels and the vise.
4. Familiar with other types of work holding fixtures
5. Use of a drill chuck and R8 collets
6. Understand the forces as the cutter rotates, deflection, chatter, and climb vs conventional.
7. Feeds and speeds/change spindle
Material Supplied
1/2” American made carbide end mill, 2.5” x 2.5” x 4” block of 6061 aluminum
Students Should Bring
Closed-toe shoes, preferably boots. Remove all jewelry and loose clothing from their person; hair beyond shoulder length must be tied up
Prerequisites
All students must be 18 years old or older.
Class Policies
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*Sales end 2 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep.
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