Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: All of these (keyways, external threads by thread milling, and spur gear teeth)
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
Milling machines are versatile. With the correct cutters, arbors, and indexing/gear trains or CNC interpolation, they can produce a wide range of features beyond simple slots and faces.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Keyways are cut with end mills or woodruff cutters; external threads can be milled helically; spur gears are cut with involute gear cutters using indexing. The same platform supports complex profiles by coordinated toolpaths.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Verification / Alternative check:
Finished parts are checked using keyway gauges, thread plug/ring gauges, and gear tooth verniers or span measurements confirming feasibility on milling machines.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Each single-operation choice understates milling capability; claiming none is incorrect because all listed operations are routine with proper setup.
Common Pitfalls:
Poor fixturing or ignoring indexing accuracy during gear cutting; neglecting cutter selection per module or pitch.
Final Answer:
All of these (keyways, external threads by thread milling, and spur gear teeth)
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