Lathe Operator Training
This course equips you with essential skills for safe and precise lathe operations in welding and turning applications. You will learn effective workholding techniques, cutting tool selection, speeds and feeds calculations, and thorough inspection methods to confidently produce shafts, faces, and features meeting exact specifications on the workshop floor. Ideal for building reliable machining proficiency.

4 to 360 hours of flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What Will I Learn?
Acquire hands-on skills to plan and execute safe, precise lathe machining tasks from beginning to end. Master sequential turning techniques, tool selection and setup, workholding approaches, and optimal cutting parameters for superior, repeatable outcomes. Gain expertise in inspection, tolerances, and documentation, alongside vital safety protocols, PPE usage, and lockout procedures for consistent, high-quality shaft manufacturing.
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Develop Skills
- Plan turning operations efficiently with step-by-step processes for weldable shafts.
- Set up lathes securely using proper workholding, PPE, and emergency stop verification.
- Select and maintain tools expertly, including HSS and carbide for precise cuts.
- Calculate optimal speeds, feeds, and depths of cut for materials like steel and wood.
- Perform accurate shaft inspections, measuring runout, diameter, and length to strict tolerances.
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