Milling
Milling is: A machining process where a rotating multi tooth cutter travels along the part in various axis
Vertical and Horizontal machines
What we have is: A “Column and Knee” type, most common in tool rooms and school shops. The main casting is the column. The knee is a moveable bracket attached to the column, supporting the table.
Directions of motion The table can move: Left and right (X axis) Forward and Backward (Y axis) Up and Down (Z axis) The head can tilt left, right, forward and back.
End Mill
Different types of milling tools
Horizontal milling cutters (Arbor driven)
How many teeth
Climb v. Conventional