Lathe Operator Training
Gain expertise in safe and accurate lathe operations for turning and welding tasks. Master workholding methods, cutting tools, speeds and feeds, and precise inspection techniques to confidently machine shafts, faces, and features to exact specifications on the workshop floor, ensuring professional results every time.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on skills to plan and execute safe, precise lathe machining tasks from beginning to end. You will master turning techniques, tool selection and setup, workholding, cutting parameters for consistent results, plus inspection, tolerances, documentation, safety protocols, PPE, and lockout procedures for producing high-quality shafts reliably.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Plan turning operations efficiently with step-by-step processes for shafts suitable for welding.
- Set up lathes securely using proper workholding, PPE, and emergency stop verification.
- Select and maintain tools expertly, including HSS and carbide for precise, clean cuts.
- Calculate optimal speeds, feeds, and depths of cut for materials like steel and wood.
- Perform accurate inspections of shafts, checking runout, diameter, and length to strict tolerances.
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