ASSESSMENT TASK No.

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Section: Date:

Part I. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate terms.

1. Milling is a process performed in a machine in which the cutters rotate to remove the
material from the work piece present in the direction of the _______ with the tool axis.

2. With the help of milling machines one can perform many operations and functions starting
from small objects to large ones. Milling machining is one of the very common _______
processes used in machinery shops and industries to manufacture high precision products and
parts in different shapes and sizes.

3. The base is the _______ part of a machine and all other parts are joined on it. The base
carries the entire load so it should have high compressive strength and it is made up of ______

4. The cutting action is accomplished by feeding the workpiece against a _______ cutter. The
workpiece is firmly secured to the table while a multitooth cutter positioned on the _______
rotates.

5. Up-milling or Conventional Milling Operation is also known as _______. In this, a cutter

revolving in the _______ direction of the workpiece removes the metal in the form of tiny chips
as shown in the figure below.

6. The operation of simultaneously milling multiple surfaces of a workpiece by feeding the table
against numerous cutters with the same or various diameters mounted to the arbor is called
_______ operation.

7. The operation of side milling involves using a _______ cutter to create a flat, vertical surface
on the side of a workpiece.
8. The main types of milling machines are as follows: _______ Milling Machine.

9. Selecting the right milling cutter is crucial for achieving the desired results in a milling
operation. The choice of cutter depends on various factors, including the _______ of the
material being machined, the _______ operation, and the _______ outcome.

10. Do not permit a cutter to become _______. Sharpen the cutter _______.

11. In milling, the workpiece is fed against a rotating _______ with multiple cutting edges.

12. The most common milling operation is _______ milling, which creates a flat surface parallel
to the cutter axis.

13. _______ milling removes the material in the opposite direction of the workpiece feed, while
_______ milling removes material in the same direction.

14. _______ cutters are thicker and shorter and are used in horizontal milling machines, while
_______ cutters are longer and thinner and are used in vertical milling machines.

15. _______ milling cutters have a fixed bed, while _______ milling machines have a moveable
column and knee.

16. _______ milling cutters are used for roughing operations, while _______ milling cutters are
used for finishing operations.

17. The _______ angle of a milling cutter determines the clearance between the back of the
tooth and the workpiece.

18. The _______ speed of a milling cutter is measured in surface feet per minute (sfpm).

19. Coolants are used in milling to _______ heat, _______ friction, and improve ______ finish.
20. _______ milling machines are controlled by computers and offer the highest accuracy and
flexibility.

Part II. Essay

21-25. Discuss the key differences between up-milling (conventional milling) and down-milling
(climb milling). Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each technique, and in which
scenarios you would prefer one over the other. Include illustrations to clearly explain the
direction of cutting forces in both methods.
26-30. Briefly describe the main function of a coolant in milling machine operations.
31-40. Discuss the critical factors and considerations involved in selecting the right milling
cutter for a specific machining operation. Provide insights to how the proper selection of milling
cutters contributes to the success of a milling operation, considering both performance and
efficiency. Illustrate your response with real world examples and applications, emphasizing the
importance of expertise and practical experience in making informed decisions about milling
cutter selection.