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Lab Session 12

1) An indexing head allows a workpiece to be precisely rotated to preset angles, which is useful for machining processes like milling, drilling, and grinding. 2) Indexing heads come with index plates containing circles with different numbers of holes to allow rotation to specific angles. 3) To form a hexagonal bolt head using indexing, the procedure is to give six full turns of the indexing crank plus 2/3 of a turn on an 18-hole circle, rotating the crank 12 spaces. Lathe is then used for facing, turning, and threading operations.

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Lab Session 12

1) An indexing head allows a workpiece to be precisely rotated to preset angles, which is useful for machining processes like milling, drilling, and grinding. 2) Indexing heads come with index plates containing circles with different numbers of holes to allow rotation to specific angles. 3) To form a hexagonal bolt head using indexing, the procedure is to give six full turns of the indexing crank plus 2/3 of a turn on an 18-hole circle, rotating the crank 12 spaces. Lathe is then used for facing, turning, and threading operations.

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Machining Process Lab 12

To create a Hexagonal Head Bolt using Lathe and Milling machine.

Apparatus:
Milling Machine, Lathe, Aluminum rod, end mill cutter, Single point cutter.

Theory
Indexing Head

An indexing head, also known as a dividing head or spiral head, is a specialized tool that allows
a workpiece to be circularly indexed; that is, easily and precisely rotated to preset angles or
circular divisions. Indexing heads are usually used on the tables of milling machines, but may
be used on many other machine tools including drill presses, grinders, and boring machines.
An indexing head, also known as a dividing head or spiral head, is a specialized tool that allows
a workpiece to be circularly indexed; that is, easily and precisely rotated to preset angles or
circular divisions. Indexing heads are usually used on the tables of milling machines, but may
be used on many other machine tools including drill presses, grinders, and boring machines.

Index Plates

Three index plates are furnished with the spiral head, and contain circles with the following
numbers of holes:—
Plate 1— 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20.
Plate 2— 21, 23, 27, 29, 31, 33.
Plate 3— 37, 39, 41, 43, 47, 49.
Machining Process Lab 12

Procedure
• To form hexagon head ,divide 40 by 6, which equals 6-1/2 turns
• Give six full turns plus 2/3 of a turn on any circle whose number of holes is divisible
by 3. Therefore, 6 full turns of the crank
• Move indexing crank 12 spaces on an 18-hole circle.
• For Facing, Turning and Threading use Lathe.

Observations and calculations


No. of divisions required=N=

No.of Turns of indexing crank=T=40\N

Indexing Plate No. =

Number of holes to be moved =

Questions
Define indexing?

What are different methods of indexing?

How to perform simple indexing?

What is difference between differential and angular indexing?

Write the procedure of plain indexing?

Comments:
How to perform precise cutting?

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