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Conventional Lathe Operator Course

What will I learn?

Learn how to use a lathe properly with our Conventional Lathe Operator Training. This training is for welders and turning professionals who want to improve their skills. You'll learn important things like how to stay safe, what personal protective equipment (PPE) to use, and how to handle metal. We'll also cover the basics of metallurgy, including different types of metal, their properties, and how to choose the right one. You'll become skilled in quality control, choosing the right materials, and using machining techniques. Learn how to set up a lathe accurately, calibrate it, and adjust the spindle speed to get the correct sizes and finishes. Improve your job prospects with this practical, high-quality training.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online course accessible for life
Certificate compliant with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, without needing internet access

Develop skills

Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below

Learn and follow lathe safety rules to keep machining operations safe.

Choose the best metals based on industry standards and what the metal can do.

Make sure your work is accurate by using advanced lathe setup and calibration methods.

Do facing and turning operations accurately and efficiently.

Use quality control methods to make sure parts meet the required standards.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.