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 \nPrerequisites:
\n \nParticipants must watch the follo wing two videos before the class:
\n \n1. Bridgeport Vertical Millin g Machine Basics
\n \n \n \n(N ote: Participants must watch these videos before a ttending. Anyone who has not completed this prereq uisite may be asked to leave\, and no refund will be issued.)
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Particip
ants will receive a link to class materials in the
ir confirmation email and are strongly encourag
ed to review the content ahead of time to get
the most out of the in-person session.
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\n Who Should Attend:
This class is open to individuals with no prev ious experience\, providing a welcoming entry poin t into the world of manual milling.
\n \nBadge Earned:
Upon succ essful completion of this class and the online bad ging process\, MakeHaven members will earn the Bri dgeport badge. Please allow 3 - 4 days for this up date 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 \n Safety First : Master the use of safety mechanisms\, including the milling machine’s E-stop\, to ensure a secure working environment.\n Tool Mastery: Learn the ar t of swiftly installing and removing cutting tools \, understanding proper clamping procedures\, and selecting the right tools for the job.\n Startup Sequences: Navigate startup and speed selection se quences for optimal milling performance.\n Precis ion Techniques: Achieve accurate and safe squaring of the machine’s vise and learn minor procedures for successful manual milling.\n Hands-on Project : Apply your new skills to mill your own pair of c ustom metal 6-sided dice\, a perfect beginner-frie ndly project that combines creativity and precisio n.\n Problem-solving Skills: Discover techniques to salvage a part in case of mistakes or incorrect dimensions\, ensuring a successful milling operat ion.\n \n \n Prerequisites:\n \n \n \n Participant s must watch the following two videos before the c lass:\n \n \n \n 1. (https://youtu.be/PuhgO0gXWqg ?si=oQFiLz6jcsSZ__HI)Bridgeport Vertical Milling M achine Basics\n \n \n \n 2. Metalworking Metrology \n \n \n \n (Note: Participants must watch these v ideos before attending. Anyone who has not complet ed this prerequisite may be asked to leave\, and n o refund will be issued.)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participants will receive a link to class material s in their confirmation email and are strongly enc ouraged to review the content ahead of time to get 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\, provi ding a welcoming entry point into the world of man ual milling.\n \n \n \n Badge Earned:\n \n \n \n U pon successful completion of this class and the on line badging process\, MakeHaven members will earn 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:20260920T100000 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T150000 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=960 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR