What to Expect:
\n \nThis compreh ensive class begins with 1.5–2 hours of lecture and discussion\, covering foundational knowle dge and safety practices before heading to the sho p floor. After the discussion\, you’ll move to the machines for hands-on learning through a guided p roject.
\n \nTopics covered include identif ying the locations and functions of safety mechani sms\, efficient installation and removal of cuttin g tools\, proper clamping procedures\, startup and speed selection sequences\, accurate squaring of the machine’s vise\, and referencing the Machin ists Handbook for tool selection\, cutting spe eds\, and feeds.
\n \nWorkshop High lights:
\n \n• Safety Firs t: Master the use of safety mechanisms\, including the milling machine’s E-stop\, to ensure a secure working environment.
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• S tartup Sequences: Navigate startup and sp eed selection sequences for optimal milling perfor mance.
\n \n• Precision Techniques: Achieve accurate and safe squaring of th e machine’s vise and learn minor procedures for su ccessful manual milling.
\n \n• Han ds-on Project: Apply your new skills to m ill your own pair of custom metal 6-sided dice\, a perfect beginner-friendly project that combines c reativity and precision.
\n \n• Pro blem-solving Skills: Discover techniques to salvage a part in case of mistakes or incorrect dimensions\, ensuring a successful milling operat ion.
\n \nPrerequisites:\n \n
Participants must watch the following t wo videos before the class:
\n \n1. Bridgeport Vertical Milling Mach ine Basics
\n \n \n \n(Note: P articipants must watch these videos before attendi ng. Anyone who has not completed this prerequisite may be asked to leave\, and no refund will be iss ued.)
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Participants w
ill receive a link to class materials in their con
firmation email and are strongly encouraged to
review the content ahead of time to get the mo
st out of the in-person session.
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Who Should Attend:
Th is class is open to individuals with no previous e xperience\, providing a welcoming entry point into the world of manual milling.
\n \nBadge Earned:
\n \nUpon successful completion of this class and the online badging p rocess\, MakeHaven members will earn the Bridgepor t badge. Please allow 3–4 days for this update to be made on your profile.
DESCRIPTION:What to Expect:\n \n \n \n This comprehensive clas s begins with 1.5–2 hours of lecture and discussio n\, covering foundational knowledge and safety pra ctices before heading to the shop floor. After the discussion\, you’ll move to the machines for hand s-on learning through a guided project.\n \n \n \n Topics covered include identifying the locations and functions of safety mechanisms\, efficient ins tallation and removal of cutting tools\, proper cl amping procedures\, startup and speed selection se quences\, accurate squaring of the machine’s vise\ , and referencing the Machinists Handbook for tool selection\, cutting speeds\, and feeds.\n \n \n \ n Workshop Highlights:\n \n \n \n • Safety First: Master the use of safety mechanisms\, including th e milling machine’s E-stop\, to ensure a secure wo rking environment.\n \n \n \n • Tool Mastery: Lear n the art of swiftly installing and removing cutti ng tools\, understanding proper clamping procedure s\, and selecting the right tools for the job.\n \ n \n \n • Startup Sequences: Navigate startup and speed selection sequences for optimal milling perf ormance.\n \n \n \n • Precision Techniques: Achiev e accurate and safe squaring of the machine’s vise and learn minor procedures for successful manual milling.\n \n \n \n • Hands-on Project: Apply your new skills to mill your own pair of custom metal 6-sided dice\, a perfect beginner-friendly project that combines creativity and precision.\n \n \n \ n • Problem-solving Skills: Discover techniques to salvage a part in case of mistakes or incorrect d imensions\, ensuring a successful milling operatio n.\n \n \n \n Prerequisites:\n \n \n \n Participan ts must watch the following two videos before the class:\n \n \n \n 1. (https://youtu.be/PuhgO0gXWq g?si=oQFiLz6jcsSZ__HI)Bridgeport Vertical Milling Machine Basics\n \n \n \n 2. Metalworking Metrolog y\n \n \n \n (Note: Participants must watch these videos before attending. Anyone who has not comple ted this prerequisite may be asked to leave\, and no refund will be issued.)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participants will receive a link to class materia ls in their confirmation email and are strongly en couraged to review the content ahead of time to ge t the most out of the in-person session.\n \n \n \ n Who Should Attend:\n \n \n \n This class is open to individuals with no previous experience\, prov iding a welcoming entry point into the world of ma nual milling.\n \n \n \n Badge Earned:\n \n \n \n Upon successful completion of this class and the o nline badging process\, MakeHaven members will ear n the Bridgeport badge. Please allow 3–4 days for this update to be made on your profile.\n \n CATEGORIES:Ticketed Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T100000 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T150000 LOCATION:Main Space @ MakeHaven\n 770 Chapel St\n Lower Lev el\, via back elevator\n New Haven\, CT 06510\n Un ited States\n URL:https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=902 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR