Intro to the Metal Miller
A skills class for the basics of metal milling
Service Description
In this 3.5 hour class, we will introduce you to the basics of the Metal Miller. We start with a short safety briefing, then move on to the startup and shutdown of the machine, engaging / disengaging drive, and the emergency stop. Then we cover how to move the table of the machine, so we can get the vice true to the table, and how to chuck the workpiece. In doing this we’ll also learn how to read the increments on the turning handles. Once the vice is true, we'll select a cutter, learn how to mount it in the machine spindle, and how to select the spindle speed appropriate for the cutter and material used. Once this is done, we can cut some metal! The first cuts of any job are facing off the workpiece to make it square. That’s what we cover next, as well as how much material we can remove per cut. Now our workpiece is square, we can cut a slot, and discuss the considerations when doing this: the cutter required, spindle speed and depth of cut. In the final part of this intro course, we’ll look at drilling and tapping.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Please see our booking terms, cancellation policy, and privacy policy page for a full description of our policies. In Brief, RESCHEDULING OF BUILD-IT WORKSHOPS, AND CLASSES a) Rescheduling of Classes and "Build It" Workshops, and classes with More Than 48 Hours Notice: Participants can reschedule their registration for classes and "Build It" workshops free of charge if the rescheduling is done with more than 48 hours notice before the scheduled class or workshop start time. In such cases, The Dream Machine Workshop will accommodate rescheduling requests without any penalty. b) Rescheduling of Classes and "Build It" Workshops, and classes with Less Than 48 Hours Notice: Rescheduling of classes and "Build It" workshops with less than 48 hours notice before the scheduled start time will result in a charge equal to 15% of the total cost of the class or workshop. This fee is applicable to cover administrative and scheduling expenses incurred. CANCELLATION OF CLASSES AND BUILD-IT WORKSHOPS a) Cancellation with More Than 48 Hours Notice: Participants can cancel their registration for classes and workshops free of charge if the cancellation is made with more than 48 hours notice before the scheduled class or workshop start time. In such cases, The Dream Machine Workshop will provide a full refund of any payments made. b) Cancellation with Less Than 48 Hours Notice: If a cancellation is made with less than 48 hours notice before the scheduled class or workshop start time, a cancellation fee of 50% of the cost of the class or workshop will be applied. This fee is to cover administrative and scheduling costs.
Contact Details
The Pleck, Bidford-on-Avon, Alcester B50 4BB, UK