Mechanical Lathe Course
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Master the mechanical lathe for welding and turning work. Learn safe setup, workholding, tool selection, cutting data, and chip control to machine accurate shafts, clean shoulders, and weld-ready surfaces with confidence on the shop floor.

5.0 in the evaluation
flexible workload from 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Mechanical Lathe Course delivers focused, hands-on training to help you run conventional lathes safely and efficiently. Learn lathe components, workholding, setup, and alignment, then master cutting parameters for medium carbon steel, tool selection, and chip control. Practice accurate machining sequences, measurement, tolerancing, and troubleshooting to achieve consistent, weld-ready shafts and professional-quality results in less time.
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Develop skills
- Lathe safety mastery: apply pro shop rules, chip control, and PPE fast.
- Precision turning: plan sequences, set feeds and speeds, hit weldable finishes.
- Tooling optimization: choose HSS vs carbide, set tool height, cut chatter.
- Workholding and alignment: dial in chucks, centers, and rests for rigid setups.
- Dimensional inspection: use micrometers, calipers, and gauges to hold tolerances.
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