Milling Block (AUEC2-014)
This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to carry out the milling operations on horizontal, vertical or universal milling machines.
Description
Course Content
They will be expected to prepare for the machining activities by obtaining all the necessary information, documentation, tools and equipment required, and to plan how they intend to carry out the required milling activities and the sequence of operations they intend to use. They will be required to prepare for the milling activities by mounting, positioning and correctly setting a range of work holding devices, to mount the workpiece and cutting tools and to set and use cutting feeds/speeds and techniques appropriate to the type of material, tooling, workpiece rigidity and operations being performed. They will be expected to produce components that combine a number of different features, such as flat faces, parallel faces, faces square to each other, angular faces, steps, open and enclosed slots, drilled, bored and reamed holes, internal threads, and special forms/profiles.
During, and on completion of, the milling operations, they will be expected to check the quality of the workpiece, using measuring equipment appropriate to the aspects being checked and the tolerances to be achieved. They will need to be able to recognise milling defects, to take appropriate action to remedy any faults that occur and to ensure that the finished workpiece is within the drawing requirements. On completion of the machining activities, they will be expected to remove cutters and work holding devices, and to leave the milling machine and work area in a safe and tidy condition.
Prerequisites
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.