DVD: Mini Mill Basics, Clamping & Fixtures 2324  (Discontinued)

Mini-Machines 101: Mini Mill Basics, Clamping & Fixtures by SwarfRat Enterprises, LLC.

This video discusses and illustrates the basics of the mini mill, starting with the terminology that one needs to communicate successfully with other machinists, all the way through to specialized fixtures and bedplates designed to make multi-part production faster and more accurate. With liberal use of animations, illustrations and actual on-screen setups, the information is clearly presented and easily understood. The DVD chapter format makes it easy to go back and review sections over again.

Topics covered are: Terminology and nomenclature, tools and equipment, basic principles of clamping, squaring (aligning) the stock, squaring round stock, setting up and tramming the screwless vise, bedplates and specialized fixtures. Also included is a short section on general shop safety.

Running time: Approx. 50 minutes.