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Conventional Lathe Operator Course

What will I learn?

Become proficient in lathe operation with our Conventional Lathe Operator Course, designed for welding and turning professionals aiming to improve their skills. Delve into critical areas such as safety procedures, personal protective equipment (PPE), and metal handling. Explore fundamental metallurgy, including metal classifications, characteristics, and selection guidelines. Develop expertise in quality assurance, material choice, and machining methods. Acquire knowledge of accurate lathe setup, calibration, and spindle speed optimization to achieve required dimensions and finishes. Advance your career with relevant, high-standard training.

Apoia's Unique Features

Accessible online course with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support available at all times
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Customize your course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Learn at your own pace, no internet required

Develop skills

Enhance your practical skills as listed below

Acquire mastery of lathe safety protocols for safe machining operations.

Choose suitable metals based on industrial standards and properties.

Guarantee precision through advanced lathe setup and calibration methods.

Perform facing and turning operations accurately and efficiently.

Apply quality control procedures to fulfill component specifications.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can adjust the chapters and workload.

  • Choose your starting chapter
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Alter the total course workload

Examples of chapters you can include

You'll be able to generate additional chapters similar to 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 provides practical and relevant knowledge for your career.