Milling

Milling is one of the principal and most versatile machining processes for sizing parts in the workshop. Whether a professional engineer looking for advice, or an amateur looking to install your first milling machine, this book will show you how to make full use of your milling machine safely and effectively, and enhance your milling skills. Focusing on the commonly used vertical mill and vertical turret mill, and with practical advice and diagrams throughout, the book includes: a guide to buying, installing and using a small milling machine and accessories. It also covers basic cutting tool principles and more advanced milling methods, including drilling, tapping and reaming. Instruction is also given on a variety of techniques ranging from work holding in the vice to using a rotary table.

David A Clark is a freelance writer who has spent over thirty years in the engineering industry using milling, turning and grinding machines, both manual and CNC. He was the editor of Model Engineer and Model Engineers' Workshop for many years. He has been a lifelong enthusiast of model engineering and railways, especially the Welsh narrow gauge railways.