Mechanical Lathe Course
Gain expertise in operating mechanical lathes for welding prep and turning tasks. This course teaches safe setups, effective workholding, smart tool choices, precise cutting parameters, and chip management to produce accurate shafts, smooth shoulders, and weld-ready surfaces confidently in a workshop setting.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This hands-on Mechanical Lathe Course equips you with skills to operate traditional lathes safely and productively. You'll explore lathe parts, workholding methods, setup and alignment techniques, then advance to cutting settings for medium carbon steel, tool picking, and chip handling. Hands-on practice covers machining steps, measurements, tolerances, and fixes for reliable, weld-prepped shafts and top-notch outcomes quicker.
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Develop skills
- Master lathe safety with shop rules, chip control, and proper PPE.
- Achieve precision turning by planning sequences, feeds, speeds, and weldable finishes.
- Optimise tooling by selecting HSS or carbide, setting tool height, and reducing chatter.
- Set up workholding and alignment using chucks, centres, and rests for stability.
- Perform dimensional checks with micrometers, calipers, and gauges to meet tolerances.
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