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Conventional Lathe Operator Course

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What will I learn?

Become a skilled lathe operator with our Conventional Lathe Operator Course, specifically designed for professionals in welding and turning who want to improve their abilities. Delve into critical areas such as safety regulations, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and metal handling procedures. Learn the basics of metallurgy, including different metal types, their properties, and how to choose the right one. Develop expertise in quality control, material selection, and machining methods. Learn how to set up a lathe accurately, calibrate it properly, and optimize spindle speeds to get the desired measurements and surface finishes. Take your career to the next level with this practical and high-quality training.

Apoia's Unique Features

Lifetime access to online courses
Certificate adhering to educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support available at all times
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Customize your course schedule
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, without needing an internet connection

Develop skills

Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below

Master lathe safety regulations for safe machining operations.

Select the best metals based on industry standards and their properties.

Achieve precision through advanced lathe setup and calibration methods.

Carry out facing and turning operations accurately and efficiently.

Put quality control measures in place to meet component requirements.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and 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 it offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.