EML2322L Advanced Manufacturing Links

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

This section contains a collection of training materials on topics not covered on the TA Training Checklist, but which are very valuable for increasing your manufacturing abilities.

Riveting and Clekos

Riveting Handbook (concise summary of rivets and their proper use)

Clekos Clamps (explanation of temporary clamps that are very helpful when working with sheetmetal parts joined using rivets or welding)

Feeds & Speeds

Speeds and Feeds Calcs for Drilling, Milling, Annular Cutters, and Lathe Parting Operations (important information for calculating these cutting parameters)

Speeds and Feeds Assessment (calculate the cutting parameters for common tools used in the lab)

Filing & Deburring

Filing Techniques (this seeming trivial task is actually surprisingly difficult to master)

Deburring – Tools & Techniques (good video by Stefan Gotteswinter on deburring basics)

Precision Stoning (good video by Robin Renzetti on properly using precision stoning)

Overview of Precision Ground Flatstones (excellent explanation of the stoning process and how it can improve surface finish)

Lathe Operations

Parting on the Lathe (instructions on how to part-off on the lathe)

Boring on the Lathe (instructions on how to make precision bores on the lathe)

Threading on the Lathe (using taps, dies, and single point threading)

Indicating Parts Using a Four Jaw Chuck on the Lathe (using a drop or dial indicator in indicate parts in a 4 jaw chuck)

Advanced Lathe Techniques

Milling Machine Operations

Endmill Selection (considerations for choosing the proper type and size of endmill for each operation)

Boring on the Mill (instructions on how to make precision bores on the milling machine)

Threading on the Mill (manual and rigid tapping on the mill)

Advanced Mill Techniques

Abrasive Water Jet

Abrasive Water Jet User’s Guide (TA training document)

Miscellaneous Topics

Metrology Basics (basics of precision measurements)

Indicators in the Workshop (common uses for indicators in a manufacturing shop)

Fasteners (advanced topics)

Design & Manufacturing Tips (Intro) (an intro to DFM (design for manufacturability) topics)

Design & Manufacturing Tips (Advanced) (a more in-depth look at tips to help reduce part manufacturing cost)

Practice / Training Parts

TA and Student Practice / Training Parts (parts to practice the advanced techniques explained on this page)

CNC Training Basics

Mike’s (DML) CNC Mill Training Resources (start here to learn the basics of CNC mill programming, tool selection, and machine operation)

CNC Mill Setup Sheet (setup sheet for use when making parts on the DML CNC milling machines)
CNC Mill Use Outline (outline explaining the steps necessary to load tools, a workpiece, a program, and cut a part on the DML CNC milling machines)
CNC Milling Machine Tutorial (excellent tutorial put together by Jackson Heintz, Sterling Miller, and David Tuyn)

Mike’s (DML) CNC Lathe Training Resources (start here to learn the basics of CNC lathe programming, tool selection, and machine operation)

CNC Lathe Setup Sheet (setup sheet for use when making parts on the DML CNC lathe)

CNC Programming Lectures (nice overview of CNC turning and milling)

Advanced Milling Guidelines (exceptional and concise technical articles by Helical / Harvey Tool Co.)
How Carbide Inserts are Made (excellent video by Sandvik Coromant)
Overview of Cutting Tool Coatings (good overview by Seco Tool)
Choosing the Right Coating (good discussion of CVD vs PVD coatings)
Insert Identification Chart