Upcut Milling (Conventional Milling) (Leaving Cert Engineering): Quizzes
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What is upcut milling also known as?
What is upcut milling also known as?
Conventional milling
How does the cutter rotate in upcut milling relative to the workpiece feed direction?
How does the cutter rotate in upcut milling relative to the workpiece feed direction?
In the opposite direction
How do chips begin at the point where the cutter tooth first contacts the workpiece?
How do chips begin at the point where the cutter tooth first contacts the workpiece?
Very thin
How do chips change as the cutting tooth continues through its path in upcut milling?
How do chips change as the cutting tooth continues through its path in upcut milling?
Gradually become thicker
Why does upcut milling achieve smooth cutting action?
Why does upcut milling achieve smooth cutting action?
Forces are distributed evenly
How are cutting forces applied in upcut milling?
How are cutting forces applied in upcut milling?
Gradually applied
What surface finish quality is typically achieved with upcut milling?
What surface finish quality is typically achieved with upcut milling?
Better surface finish
What is the primary drawback of upcut milling?
What is the primary drawback of upcut milling?
The lifting effect
What may result if the workpiece shifts position during upcut milling?
What may result if the workpiece shifts position during upcut milling?
Dimensional inaccuracies
What is absolutely essential in upcut milling to resist the lifting forces?
What is absolutely essential in upcut milling to resist the lifting forces?
Very secure clamping