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.