Lathe Operator Training
This course teaches safe and precise lathe operation for welding and turning tasks. Participants learn essential techniques in workholding, cutting tool selection, speeds and feeds calculation, and thorough inspection methods. By the end, students will confidently machine shafts, faces, and features to exact specifications on the shop floor, ensuring high-quality production every time.

4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
Lathe Operator Training equips learners with hands-on skills to plan and execute safe, precise machining operations from beginning to end. The program covers step-by-step turning techniques, proper tool selection and setup, effective workholding strategies, and optimal cutting parameters to achieve consistent, high-quality results. Students also master inspection processes, tolerance management, documentation practices, along with critical safety protocols including PPE usage and lockout procedures, all focused on producing reliable shafts for welding applications.
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Develop skills
- Plan turning operations with a fast, step-by-step process for weldable shafts.
- Set up lathes safely using secure workholding, PPE, and emergency stop checks.
- Select tools professionally by choosing, setting, and maintaining HSS and carbide for clean cuts.
- Calculate speeds and feeds including RPM, feed rates, and depth of cut for steel and wood.
- Inspect shafts precisely by measuring runout, diameter, and length to tight tolerances.
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