Lathe Mechanics Course
This course equips participants with essential skills for operating and maintaining lathe machines, focusing on precision, efficiency, and longevity in workshop environments.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Lathe Mechanics Course teaches practical skills for setting up, operating, and maintaining a conventional engine lathe with confidence. You will learn about lathe parts, holding work, aligning, speeds, feeds, and controlling surface finish, as well as reducing vibration and threading. It also covers combining repair work, power transmission, and preventive maintenance to help you diagnose problems quicker, increase accuracy, and make the machine last longer in everyday workshop use.
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Develop skills
- Precision lathe setup: Quickly align chucks, centers and fixtures for repair work.
- Cutting data mastery: Set speeds, feeds and depths for clean, efficient turning.
- Weld repair integration: Prep, machine and finish welded shafts to tight tolerances.
- Vibration control: Diagnose chatter, balance parts and improve surface finish fast.
- Lathe maintenance basics: Inspect, lubricate and adjust gibs, belts and gears safely.
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