Manual Minning Service

MANUAL MILLING DEPARTMENT

The Milling Department includes both manual mills and computer-controlled mills. We also retain a large inventory of tooling and fixtures for custom machining needs. Manual machines are capable of three-axis movement with indexing heads.

Manual machining involves the machining of a part on the engine lathe or the manual mill. Both the engine lathe and the basic column-and-knee mill are essential machine tools used to change the size, shape, and finish of a work piece with a variety of cutting tools. The engine lathe is operated manually and is often used for cylindrical work pieces. The manual mill is most often used for rectangular or flat work pieces. Operating a manual machine requires a skilled machinist with a "sense of feel." These classes cover the basic components of the engine lathe and column-and-knee mill and address how these components are used during the various cutting processes. Intermediate-level classes focus on the setup of the engine lathe and mill and instruct on how to perform a variety of cutting operations on sample parts.

Computer-controlled machines are capable of four-axis movement with computer controlled rotary heads. All of the programming for computer controlled machines is completed in-house, utilizing GEO-PATH and MASTER CAM softwares, through a network used by our specialized staff. This department is also capable of handling any job — from a research and development project to a large quantity production order.