Conventional milling (basic)

Do you work in metal and want to learn more about conventional milling? Then this course is perfect for you.

The metalworking industry is constantly evolving and innovating. A key development is that more and more companies are transitioning to efficient working methods, particularly regarding materials, machinery, and time management.

Efficiently using time, materials, and machinery requires specific knowledge and skills. This practical course will teach you the fundamentals of the craft. It takes place in a small group, so you'll receive plenty of attention from the instructor and have plenty of opportunity to ask questions.

After 5 days of training, you will know the tricks of the trade of milling and you will be able to deliver professional work independently.

Want to know more?

For more information, please contact

Klaas Trienekens
Senior Account Manager Course & Contract
Email: klaas.trienekens@summacollege.nl
Phone: +06 43 22 83 14

Day 1

• Working safely (in the workshop and on the machine)
• Machine operation (working with digital readout)
• Determining, working with and setting speeds
• Use spanners
• Aligning the machine clamp on the machine and working with flat pieces
• Working with a drill head and center drill
• Measuring with a sliding caliper

Day 2

• Concepts of tooth development and table food and calculating development yourself
• Determine speed with table and calculate it yourself
• Measuring with surface roughness meter
• Mounting the end mill on the arbor
• Milling concepts: cutting width, cutting depth, infeed, and up- and down-milling
• Face milling with end milling cutter
• Milling product contours at right angles
• Working with automatic feed
• Measuring perpendicularity and parallelism
• Use a micrometer and a square meter

Day 3

• Determine workpiece zero point with Centrofix
• Multi-flute end mill features
• Use Weldon holder
• Hobbing with end mill
• Measuring with a digital altimeter
• Working with dimensional tolerances
• Milling right angles
• Measuring with a depth gauge
• Milling stairs

Day 4

• Milling continuous slots
• Milling one-sided limited slots
• Working with end mill double edged
• Measuring cutting tools on presetter
• Milling double-sided limited slots

Day 5

• Time out and space for questions and assignments from your practice