Mechanical Lathe Course
5/5
This course offers hands-on training in operating conventional lathes, covering safety, precision turning, tooling, workholding, and inspection for producing high-quality machined parts.

5.0 in rating
from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Mechanical Lathe Course provides focused, hands-on training to help you operate conventional lathes safely and efficiently. Learn about 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
- Master lathe safety: apply professional shop rules, chip control, and PPE quickly.
- Precision turning: plan sequences, set feeds and speeds, achieve weldable finishes.
- Tooling optimization: select HSS versus carbide, set tool height, reduce chatter.
- Workholding and alignment: adjust chucks, centers, and rests for rigid setups.
- Dimensional inspection: use micrometers, calipers, and gauges to maintain tolerances.
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