Precision Metal Milling: Bridgeport Essentials for Beginners

Dive into the exciting world of metalworking with our Bridgeport Manual Mill class, where safety meets the art of basic metal milling operations. 🌟 In this hands-on workshop, you'll gain essential skills to master the Bridgeport Mill—a standard manual knee-type vertical milling machine—while crafting your own set of unique 6-sided metal dice! 🎲

What to Expect:

• Safety First: Learn safety mechanisms, including the milling machine's E-stop, ensuring a secure work environment.
• Tool Mastery: Understand the efficient installation and removal of cutting tools, along with proper clamping procedures for quality results.
• Startup Techniques: Navigate startup processes and speed selection for optimal milling performance.
• Precision Techniques: Master the squaring of the machine’s vise and minor procedures for successful manual milling.
• Hands-on Project: Use your new skills in a beginner-friendly project by milling your custom pair of metal dice, blending creativity with precision. ✨
• Problem-solving Skills: Discover solutions for salvaging parts in case of mistakes or incorrect dimensions, ensuring successful operations. 🔍

Prerequisite:

Participants must watch two essential videos before the class:

1. Bridgeport Vertical Milling Machine Basics
2. Metalworking Metrology
   (Note: Failure to watch the videos may result in removal from the class without a refund.)

Badge Earned:

Upon successful completion of the class and the online badging process, MakeHaven members will earn a Bridgeport badge. Please allow 3-4 days for the update to appear on your profile. 🏅

Who Should Attend:

This class caters to individuals with no prior experience, providing a welcoming introduction to manual milling.

Instructor:

Brandon DaSilva

Workshop Ticket Fee:

• Standard Public Ticket: $247.00
• MakeHaven Members: $210.00

🔗 You must REGISTER here to attend. Scroll to the bottom of the page, fill in your details under the Registration section (gray box), and hit submit. An acknowledgment will be sent to your email.

❓ For questions, feel free to reach out at info@makehaven.org.