Bridgeport Basics

68 Morning St.,Portsmouth NH 03801

21 July, 2022

Description

Learn the basics of operating the Bridgeport Milling Machine, a tool that can be used to make an incredible variety of parts. The course includes a brief discussion on safety, basic parts of a Bridgeport, adjustments and alignment, installation of collets and tools in the spindle, speed changes, tramming the spindle to the vise and table, how to use the Digital Read Out and edge finder, and a hands-on demonstration of cutting both a standard keyway and a woodruff key seat in a shaft. Attendees should plan to take notes during this class. This class needs a minimum of 5 attendees to run Open to all ages (under 18 must be accompanied by parent/guardian) Instructor: Charlie Patten Instructor Contact: 207-337-3022 Instructor Bio: Charlie Patten has a long history of experience in the world of machining. 1967-1968, Wentworth Institute, Associates degree Electronic Engineering. 1969 - 1972, Junior Engineer, Hollingsworth & Vose Co., East Walpole, MA. (Paper Mill). 1972 - 2006, Owner, Patten Tool & Engineering, Kittery, ME. Specialized in designing and building automation equipment for the aerospace, automotive, and communications industries. 2006 - Present, Owner, Patten LLC., Kittery, ME. Specialized in designing and building Auto Tack Welding Equipment for General Electric (worldwide), Pratt & Whitney (East Hartford, CT., North Berwick, ME., and High Tech Honeycomb, San Diego, CA. Attendees who are not yet vaccinated against COVID-19 are required to wear a mask and social distance. If you are sick or think you may have been exposed recently, please don't come! Registration closes 3 days before event. Attendees can receive refunds up to 7 days before your event start date. Active members receive 25% off using their discount code or Member Discount ticket.