Milling Machine Operator how-to

How to Tram a Mill Head

Trammed heads cut flat.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Trammed heads cut flat. In short: mount; sweep; sweep, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Mount an indicator.

  2. Sweep front to back.

  3. Sweep side to side.

  4. Adjust the head.

  5. Repeat.

  6. Lock.

Safety reminders for milling machine operators

  • Wear eye protection
  • No gloves near cutters
  • Secure parts
  • Stop the spindle before measuring

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