The hammer handle is machined in two phases. In Part A, the hammer blank is sawed to length, layed out, center drilled, straight turned, and knurled.
Machining Lab – Sawing
In this video, the blank material (6061-T6511 Aluminum) is cut to length. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ3LmmoYRJ4
Machining Lab – Layout
Laying out a workpiece is an essential skill in the machine shop. This videos introduces several layout tools. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gd1Jy3sxDok
Machining Lab – Center Drilling
Long workpieces must be properly supported. A center drill is used to drill a conical hole in the end of the hammer workpiece. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpXWOW8ygq4
Machining Lab – Straight Turning
Straight turning is the fundamental lathe process. In this video students are introduced to the lathe and the concept of zeroing out the cross slide. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjdCXMKqMOc
Machining Lab – Knurling
Knurling forms a diamond pattern (knurls) on the workpiece. The knurling tool must be fed into the work with enough force to raise the diamond pattern properly. This may overload the machine. Take care and release some pressure if the machine bogs down. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63LfM-MT4pw
Machining Lab - Sawing
In this video, the blank material (6061-T6511 Aluminum) is cut to length.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ3LmmoYRJ4
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Machining Lab - Layout
Laying out a workpiece is an essential skill in the machine shop. This videos introduces several layout...
Machining Lab - Center Drilling
Long workpieces must be properly supported. A center drill is used to drill a conical hole in the end...
Machining Lab - Straight Turning
Straight turning is the fundamental lathe process. In this video students are introduced to the lathe...
Machining Lab - Knurling
Knurling forms a diamond pattern (knurls ) on the workpiece. The knurling tool must be fed into the...