Mastering the Milling Machine

What is the primary function of a milling machine?

• Drilling holes into metal

• Cutting and shaping materials

• Bending metal sheets

• Welding metal parts together

Which type of milling machine is characterized by a spindle mounted on a movable housing, allowing for the machining of very large components?

• Knee-type

• Bed-type

• Planer-type

• Ram-type

What is the name of the milling operation used to produce a flat surface perpendicular to the axis of the cutter?

• Face milling

• Slab milling

• End milling

• Angular milling

Which tool is commonly used in a milling machine to remove large amounts of material quickly?

• Fly cutter

• End mill

• Slitting saw

• Roughing end mill

What safety equipment should always be worn when operating a milling machine?

• Gloves

• Safety goggles

• Hearing protection

• All of the above

What is the purpose of using coolant or cutting fluid during milling operations?

• To make the machine look nice

• To reduce friction and heat

• To increase the speed of cutting

• To prevent rust on the machine

Which of the following is NOT a common operation performed on a milling machine?

• Gear cutting

• Tapping

• Broaching

• Slotting

What is the term for the component of the milling machine that holds the cutting tool in place?

• Arbor

• Spindle

• Column

• Vise

In milling machine terminology, what does the term "up milling" refer to?

• The cutter rotates in the same direction as the feed

• The cutter rotates in the opposite direction to the feed

• Milling that is performed from the top of the material downwards

• Milling that is performed from the bottom of the material upwards

Which of the following is a common material used to manufacture milling cutters?

• Plastic

• Wood

• High-speed steel (HSS)

• Rubber