Work Holding (Leaving Cert Engineering): Flashcards

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Work holding definition in milling

Methods & devices securing workpieces during milling operations

Work holding purpose

Keeps workpiece stable & accurately positioned during cutting

Inadequate work holding risks

Movement, poor finish, inaccuracy, safety hazards

Dividing head definition

Device for securing cylindrical workpieces with angular control

What type of workpieces do dividing heads hold?

Cylindrical workpieces

Dividing head key mechanism

Internal worm and wheel mechanism

Dividing head application examples

Gear teeth, flats on bars, spaced holes/slots, splined shafts

Dividing head standard position

Vertical position

Dividing head horizontal position function

Functions as a turntable

Key qualities of dividing head mechanism

Accuracy and consistency

Dividing head practical uses

Gear blanks, keyways, splines, polygonal shapes, bolt holes

Industries valuing dividing heads

Automotive & aerospace for precise angular positioning

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