Lathe Operator Training
Dive into safe and precise lathe operations tailored for welding prep and turning projects. Master essential techniques like workholding, tool selection, speeds and feeds calculations, and thorough inspections. Build confidence to machine shafts, faces, and detailed features to exact specifications right on the workshop floor, ensuring consistent quality every time.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on skills to plan and execute safe, precise lathe machining tasks from beginning to end. You'll cover turning techniques step by step, tool selection and setup, workholding options, and optimal cutting parameters for superior results. Gain expertise in inspections, tolerances, documentation, plus vital safety practices, PPE, and lockout protocols for producing high-quality shafts reliably.
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Develop skills
- Plan turning operations efficiently with a streamlined step-by-step approach for shafts ready for welding.
- Set up lathes securely, including proper workholding, PPE application, and emergency stop verification.
- Select and maintain tools expertly, covering HSS and carbide options for sharp, clean cutting performance.
- Calculate and adjust speeds, feeds, and depths of cut accurately for materials like steel and timber.
- Perform precise shaft inspections, checking runout, diameters, and lengths against strict tolerance standards.
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