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This page details the training programme/ requirements for the [[Bridgeport Mill|milling machine]] . Although incredibly rewarding and satisfying to use, the lathe and mill are complex tools and so require a more involved induction process than many of the other machines at the hackspace. | This page details the training programme/ requirements for the [[Bridgeport Mill|milling machine]] . Although incredibly rewarding and satisfying to use, the lathe and mill are complex tools and so require a more involved induction process than many of the other machines at the hackspace. | ||
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Beginner users should watch the following training videos before booking a session: | Beginner users should watch the following training videos before booking a session: | ||
([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= | ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyuG-B95PQs&list=PLY67-4BrEae9m8v20LNARIRl9Pd9bdFRZ Milling Basics]) | ||
([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= | ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkTgyvaYn0M&list=PLY67-4BrEae9m8v20LNARIRl9Pd9bdFRZ&index=2 Setup]) | ||
([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= | ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HGGkCaYMVA&list=PLY67-4BrEae9m8v20LNARIRl9Pd9bdFRZ&index=3 First Chips]) | ||
([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= | ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5V0s6fLyRH0&list=PLY67-4BrEae9m8v20LNARIRl9Pd9bdFRZ&index=4 Basic Milling Operations]) | ||
([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= | ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3gFphmvZe4&list=PLY67-4BrEae9m8v20LNARIRl9Pd9bdFRZ&index=5 Preparing Stock]) | ||
([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= | ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yg6ill8iS2M&list=PLY67-4BrEae9m8v20LNARIRl9Pd9bdFRZ&index=6 Laying Out a Part]) | ||
([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= | ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=908xUXu2SAI&list=PLY67-4BrEae9m8v20LNARIRl9Pd9bdFRZ&index=8 Locating Features - Part 1]) | ||
([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= | ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aMLsFIS-No&list=PLY67-4BrEae9m8v20LNARIRl9Pd9bdFRZ&index=9 Locating Features - Part 2]) | ||
([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= | ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TL0OsfFkBL8&list=PLY67-4BrEae9m8v20LNARIRl9Pd9bdFRZ&index=11 Making Tee-Nuts]) | ||
([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= | ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZz8KlzJcEA&list=PLY67-4BrEae9m8v20LNARIRl9Pd9bdFRZ&index=12 Digital Readouts]) | ||
([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=- | ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLgUTlMQEN8&list=PLY67-4BrEae9m8v20LNARIRl9Pd9bdFRZ&index=13 Basic Workholding and Fixturing]) | ||
Note - most of the videos above are from the Blondihacks 'mill skills' video series. This whole series is filled with useful content and we would fully recommend watching the rest, although this is not compulsory for a level 1 training session. | Note - most of the videos above are from the Blondihacks 'mill skills' video series. This whole series is filled with useful content and we would fully recommend watching the rest, although this is not compulsory for a level 1 training session. | ||
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====Boring Head==== | ====Boring Head==== | ||
Learn to use a the boring head for precise hole finishing, including large or unusual hole sizes | Learn to use a the boring head for precise hole finishing, including large or unusual hole sizes | ||
====Dividing Head==== | ====Dividing Head==== | ||
Learn to use the dividing head for precise positioning of features around the diameter of a part, for example cutting gears or splines | Learn to use the dividing head for precise positioning of features around the diameter of a part, for example cutting gears or splines | ||
==Other topics== | ==Other topics== | ||
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* 2022-04-27 / John / HS02259/ L1 Beginner - TM | * 2022-04-27 / John / HS02259/ L1 Beginner - TM | ||
* 2022.04.05 / Aidas / HS30336 / L1 Beginner - TM | * 2022.04.05 / Aidas / HS30336 / L1 Beginner - TM | ||
* 2022.03.17 / Petr / HS33204 / L1 | * 2022.03.17 / Petr / HS33204 / L1 Beginner - TM | ||
* 2022.03.10 / Dan / HS10468 / L1 Beginner - TM | * 2022.03.10 / Dan / HS10468 / L1 Beginner - TM | ||
* 2021.09.15 / Chris / HS32763 / L1 Beginner - DF | * 2021.09.15 / Chris / HS32763 / L1 Beginner - DF | ||