Lathe Operator Training
Gain mastery in safe and precise lathe operations tailored for welding preparation and turning tasks. The course covers essential workholding techniques, cutting tool management, speeds and feeds calculations, and thorough inspection processes. This enables you to confidently machine shafts, flat faces, and detailed features to exact specifications right on the workshop floor, boosting your productivity and accuracy in metalworking.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on skills to plan and execute safe, precise machining tasks on a lathe from beginning to end. You will learn detailed turning techniques, proper tool selection and setup, effective workholding, and optimal cutting parameters for superior results. Gain expertise in inspection methods, maintaining tolerances, documentation, alongside vital safety practices, PPE usage, and lockout procedures for producing high-quality shafts reliably.
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Develop skills
- Plan turning operations efficiently with a step-by-step approach for shafts ready for welding.
- Set up lathes securely using proper workholding, PPE, and emergency stop verification.
- Select and maintain tools expertly, including HSS and carbide inserts for smooth, clean cuts.
- Calculate and adjust speeds, feeds, and depths of cut accurately for materials like steel and wood.
- Perform precise inspections on shafts, checking runout, diameter, and length against strict tolerances.
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