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Conventional Lathe Operator Course

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What will I learn?

Master the art of lathe operation with our Conventional Lathe Operator Course, designed for welding and turning professionals lookin' to improve their skills. Get stuck into essential topics like safety procedures, PPE, and handling of materials. Have a look at the basics of metallurgy, including types of metals, their properties, and what to consider when you're pickin' 'em. Get the hang of quality assurance, choosin' your materials, and techniques for machining. Learn how to set up your lathe properly, get it calibrated, and figure out the best spindle speed to get the dimensions and finishes you're after. Give your career a boost with practical, top-notch training.

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Online and lifetime access to courses
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you'd like to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, no internet required

Develop skills

Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below

Master lathe safety procedures to keep your machining operations safe as houses.

Pick the best metals based on what the industry wants and their properties.

Make sure everything's spot on with advanced lathe setup and calibration.

Get your facing and turning done accurately and efficiently.

Put quality control measures in place to meet the component specifications.

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.