11 Mill Procedures

This chapter will focus on mill procedures, including squaring a block, using an edge finder, drilling, tapping, and using an endmill. A set of videos is presented below to illustrate these skills, showcasing their application by creating a dice and finishing the hammerhead.

Squaring a Block

This video describes how to square up a workpiece. This process is required when starting most work pieces on a milling machine.

 Using an Edge Finder

Using an edge finder is a fundamental skill on a milling machine. This video demonstrates how to use this tool.

 Using an Endmill

An endmill is one of the most commonly used tools on a milling machine. This video describes how to use an endmill.

Tapping on a Mill

This video demonstrates how to drill and tap on a milling machine.

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