Lathe Mechanics Course
This course provides hands-on training in lathe operations, focusing on setup, maintenance, and precision machining techniques to enhance shop efficiency and machine longevity.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Lathe Mechanics Course gives you practical skills to set up, run, and maintain a conventional engine lathe with confidence. Learn lathe anatomy, workholding, alignment, speeds, feeds, and surface finish control, plus vibration reduction and threading. You also cover integrating repair work, power transmission, and preventive maintenance so you can diagnose issues faster, improve accuracy, and extend machine life in daily shop use.
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Develop skills
- Precision lathe setup: Quickly align chucks, centers and fixtures for repair work.
- Cutting data mastery: Set speeds, feeds and depths for clean, efficient turning.
- Weld repair integration: Prep, machine and finish welded shafts to tight tolerances.
- Vibration control: Diagnose chatter, balance parts and improve surface finish fast.
- Lathe maintenance basics: Inspect, lubricate and adjust gibs, belts and gears safely.
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