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Project - Indexing the Crank Handle (Return to Projects)
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Part #9B
Part Desc: Index-Crank Handle
Quantity Req.: 1
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PLEASE HAVE INSTRUCTOR INITIAL AND DATE AFTER REQUIRED OPERATIONS
Instructor
Step # Location Description Initials Date
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10 Instructor Use Crank handle body from
previous lathe section.
20 Milling Machine Setup Index head with
a foot stock. Indicate
the tailstock and headstock
for straightness.
30 Arbor Press Lightly lubricate a mandrel
with high pressure lubricant.
Press the Crank handle onto
the tapered mandrel.
40 Student Calculate the indexing procedures
for the number of divisions found
on the part.
Turns: Holes: Hole Plate:
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50 Instructor Have Instructor check
indexing calculations.
60 Indexing Head Setup the Indexing head
with the proper plate and set
the sector arms for the proper
hole spacing.
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70 Vertical Mill Have Instructor check
indexing head setup.
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Part # 9B
Part Desc: Index-Crank Handle
Quantity Req.: 1
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PLEASE HAVE INSTRUCTOR INITIAL AND DATE AFTER REQUIRED OPERATIONS
Instructor
Step # Location Description Initials Date
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80 Vertical Mill Place the part and mandrel
between the headstock and
tailstock centers.
Vertical Mill Set up an edge finder and locate
center of the part.
90 Vertical Mill Touch off 1 inch ball end mill
and take a light cut at each index
position. Check for accuracy.
100 Vertical Mill Machine part to print
specifications.
110 Vertical Mill Break all sharp edges.
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120 Instructor Turn in part for
grading.
