Lesson 1Operation sequence planning: facing, center drilling, rough turning, step turning for shoulders, finishing passes and final length controlDescribes planning a full turning sequence, from facing and centre drilling through roughing, step turning, finishing, and final length control. Stresses minimising setups and keeping datums for accuracy.
Defining primary datums firstTypical order of turning operationsCombining cuts to reduce setupsLeaving stock for finishing passesFinal checks before part removalLesson 2Detailed steps to turn 40 mm bar to 35 mm shoulder and to 30 mm reduced end, including order and datum selectionGives detailed steps to turn a 40 mm bar to a 35 mm shoulder and 30 mm reduced end. Stresses datum selection, order of cuts, tool changes, and measurement points to keep concentricity and shoulder accuracy.
Selecting datum face and diameterRough turning to near 35 mmTurning the 30 mm reduced sectionBlending shoulder and fillet radiusFinal finishing and inspection stepsLesson 3Roughing parameters for medium carbon steel: recommended cutting speed, feed and depth of cut (typical values and reference sources)Defines roughing parameters for medium carbon steel, including typical cutting speeds, feeds, and depths of cut. Shows how to use catalogue data, machine power limits, and rigidity to pick safe, productive roughing settings.
Typical roughing speed rangesSelecting feed for stock removalDepth of cut versus horsepowerUsing manufacturer data tablesBalancing tool life and removal rateLesson 4Chip control, coolant selection and application for medium carbon steelDetails chip control and coolant practices for medium carbon steel. Explains chipbreaker use, feed and depth effect on chip shape, coolant types and mixes, and right nozzle placement for safe, stable turning.
Chipbreaker selection and setupAdjusting feed for chip breakingCoolant types and mix ratiosNozzle positioning on manual lathesDry cutting versus flood coolant useLesson 5Finishing parameters for medium carbon steel: target cutting speeds, lower depths/feeds for Ra 1.6 µm and reference sourcesDefines finishing parameters for medium carbon steel, including typical cutting speeds, feeds, and depths of cut to reach Ra 1.6 µm. Explains balancing tool life and surface finish using data from catalogues and standards.
Typical finishing cutting speed rangesFeed and depth for Ra 1.6 µm surfacesEffect of machine rigidity on finishUsing toolmaker catalogs and ISO dataAdjusting parameters from trial cutsLesson 6Facing and length control techniques: use of stop collars, parting-off allowance, and end-face tolerance managementCovers facing and length control on the lathe, including stop collars, soft jaws, and parting allowances. Explains achieving flat, square faces and keeping end-face tolerances over multiple identical parts.
Facing tool geometry and setupUsing stops and collars for lengthAllowances before parting-offChecking face flatness and squarenessControlling length on repeated partsLesson 7Center drilling and use of centers: sizes, depths, and when to use tailstock supportExplains centre drilling and using centres for support. Covers drill sizes, depths, right centre forms, lubrication, and when to use tailstock support to stop deflection and improve dimension accuracy.
Types and sizes of center drillsCorrect center drilling depthLive versus dead center selectionLubrication of centers and tipsWhen to support long slender workLesson 8Parting-off best practices and preventing chatter or plunging errorsGives best practices for parting-off medium carbon steel, focusing on tool choice, blade overhang, and feed control. Explains preventing chatter, tool breakage, and plunging errors through setup and parameter choices.
Choosing parting blade widthSetting blade height and overhangFeeds and speeds for parting steelReducing chatter and squealAvoiding tool jamming at breakthroughLesson 9Tool setup and offsets: tool height, lead angles, toolpath thinking for manual and CNC lathesExplains tool setup and offsets for manual and CNC lathes, including tool height, lead angles, and toolpath planning. Shows avoiding rubbing, chatter, and collisions by correct offset entry and trial cutting.
Setting tool height on centerlineLead angle and approach directionEntering and checking CNC offsetsTrial cuts and wear offset updatesPlanning safe approach and retractLesson 10Tool selection: turning inserts (grades/coatings), tool nose radius, HSS vs carbide choices and why for each operationExplains selecting turning inserts and tool materials for medium carbon steel. Compares HSS and carbide, reviews grades and coatings, and shows how nose radius and geometry affect finish, chip control, and tool life in each operation.
ISO insert shapes and chipbreakersCarbide grades for medium carbon steelWhen HSS tools are still appropriateChoosing tool nose radius by operationCoating selection for dry and wet cutsLesson 11Dimensional checks between lathe operations: where and when to measure to maintain tolerancesCovers when and where to measure parts between lathe operations to keep dimensional tolerances. Discusses tools like micrometers and calipers, thermal effects, and strategies for in-process checks and final verification.
Selecting micrometers and calipersMeasuring diameters near shouldersControlling length and face squarenessCompensating for thermal expansionRecording and reacting to measurement dataLesson 12Chamfering procedure: tool geometry, single-pass vs multi-pass chamfers and inspectionDescribes right chamfering procedures on the lathe, including tool geometry, approach angles, and single-pass vs multi-pass methods. Explains setting chamfer size, avoiding burrs, and inspecting chamfers accurately.
Chamfer tool geometry and anglesProgramming chamfers on CNC lathesSingle-pass versus multi-pass chamfersMeasuring chamfer width and angleDeburring and edge quality checks
