CNC milling basics

Module overview

Learn core skills such as aligning a vise to a CNC machine’s coordinate system, identifying various types of milling tools, loading and unloading stock, how a CNC machine moves in space, and the different types of machine movements.

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

• Identify how a vertical 3-axis CNC mill moves.
• Identify various milling tools and holders.
• Discuss how to set up a vise for squareness.
• Recall machine shop safety requirements.

Module outline

• Review basics of vises
• Setting up for vise squareness
• Review CNC machine safety
• Identify CNC mill machine movements
• Review milling tools and holders
• Practice exercise
• Challenge exercise
• Module quiz