INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO USE A MILLING MACHINE

Milling machines are very versatile. They are usually used to machine
flat surfaces on square or rectangular parts, but can also produce
many unique and irregular surfaces. They can also be used to drill,
bore, produce slots, pockets and many other shapes.

Basic machine parts

Instructions
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Do not make contact with the revolving cutter.

Use suitable guards to protect yourself from possible injury.
Use the buddy system when moving heavy attachments.
Do not attempt to tighten nuts when the machine is working.
When installing or removing milling cutters, always wear
protection gloves to prevent cutting your hands.
6. While setting up work, install the cutter last to avoid being cut.
7. Never adjust the workpiece or work mounting devices when the
machine is operating.
8. Remove chips from the workpiece with an appropriate rake and
a brush.
9. Shut the machine off before making any adjustments or
measurements.
10.
When using cutting oil, prevent splashing by using
appropriate splash guards. Cutting oil on the floor can cause a
slippery condition that could result in operator injury

Grammar: Imperative

To give instructions we use the imperative in English

In the affirmative, it is the same as the infinitive of a verb
e.g. Stop! (Para!) Be careful! (Ten cuidado)
For emphasis we use ALWAYS before the infinitive
e. g. Always stop when the traffic light is red!
In the negative: Dont + infinitive
Dont touch the revolving cutter
(No toques la fresa cuando gira)
For emphasis we use NEVER before the infinitive
Never use the milling machine without safety goggles
(Nunca uses la fresadora sin gafas de proteccin)

Activities.
Activity 1:Translate the different parts of the milling
machine.
1.Face milling cutter
2.Spindle
3.Spindle head
4.Column
5.Table
6.Saddle
7.Knee
8.Base
9.Spindle switch
10.Spindle speed gear lever
12.Oil tank
13.Table manual wheel

1.fresa de cara
2.huso
3.cabezal de husillo
4.columna
5.tabla
6.
7.rodilla
8.base
9.interruptor
10.palanca de ca mbio de
velocidad
12.tanque de aceite
13.rueda manual de la mesa

Activity 2. Translate into English instructions 1, 5, 6,

7&8
1. No haga contacto con la cuchilla giratoria.
2. Use protectores adecuados para protegerse de posibles
lesiones.
3. Pide ayuda cuando muevas piezas pesadas
4. No intentes apretar tuercas cuando la mquina est en
funcionamiento.
5. Cuando instale o quite las fresas, siempre use
guantes de proteccin para evitar cortar las
manos.
6. Durante la instalacin del trabajo, instale la
cuchilla para evitar que se corte.
7. Nunca ajuste la pieza de trabajo o los
dispositivos de montaje de trabajo cuando la
mquina est en funcionamiento.
8. Retire las virutas de la pieza de trabajo con un
rastrillo y un cepillo apropiados.
9. Apaga la mquina antes de hacer ajustes o tomar
medidas.
10. Cuando uses aceite de corte, evita que salpique usando
protecciones adecuadas. Aceite en el suelo puede causar un
suelo resbaladizo que podra provocar lesiones en la
persona que usa la mquina.
Activity 3. There are some mistakes in the following
safety instructions. Change the imperative if
necessary so that the sentences make sense.
1. Dont wear safety goggles at all times ,by everyone in
the shop!
2. You can wear long sleeves, no gloves, no open toe
shoes, and no jewelry or watches.

3. Become thoroughly familiar with the machine before

operating it!
4. When in doubt, never ask a supervisor or
shopmanager!
5. Always use the mill(or any other equipment) when
tired or rushed for time!
6. Only attempt work that you have been approved to do
and are comfortable doing!
7. Never reach anywhere over,around or near any
rotatingcutter(s)!
8. Dont use a chip shield to keep chips from hitting you
and/or others in the area!
9. Be distracted or talk to others when operating the
machine.
10.
Do not walk away from running machines. Turn
them off every time!
11.
Report ALL broken tools, cutters and/or
malfunctioning equipment to a supervisor or the shop
manager!
12.
keep your work area clean (including the floor),
free of chips and any oils!
For example:

1. Safety glasses worn at all times, by everyone in

the shop!

2. No long sleeves, with gloves, no open toe shoes, and no

jewelry or watches.
3. Become thoroughly familiar with the machine

before operating it!.

4. When in doubt, always ask a supervisor or shop
manager!
5. Always use the mill(or any other equipment)
when tired or rushed for time!

6. Only attempt work that you have been approved

to do and are comfortable doing!
7. Never reach anywhere over,around or near any
rotatingcutter(s)!
8. Use a chip shield to keep chips from hitting you
and/or others in the area!
9. Do not be distracted or talk to others when

operating the machine

10.
Do not walk away from running machines.
Turn them off every time!
11
Report ALL broken tools, cutters and/or
malfunctioning equipment to
a supervisor or
the shop manager!
12. keep your work area clean (including the floor),
free of chips and any oils!