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Conventional Lathe Operator Course

What will I learn?

Learn how to use a lathe machine properly with our Conventional Lathe Operator Training. This training is for welding and turning professionals who want to improve their skills. You will learn important things like how to be safe, what protective equipment to wear (PPE), and how to handle metal. We will also teach you the basics of metallurgy, including different types of metal, their properties, and how to choose the right metal for the job. You will become skilled in checking the quality of work, choosing the right materials, and using machining techniques. Learn how to set up the lathe machine correctly, calibrate it, and choose the right speed for the spindle to get the correct size and finish you need. This training will give you useful skills and improve your career.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online courses available for life
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
24/7 online support
Select and arrange the chapters you want to study
Set your own course schedule
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, no internet needed

Develop skills

Enhance the practical skills listed below

Learn and follow all safety rules for using the lathe machine to make sure you are safe while working.

Choose the best metals to use based on what the industry needs and the properties of the metals.

Set up and calibrate the lathe machine properly so you can work accurately.

Do facing and turning jobs accurately and quickly.

Use quality control methods to make sure the parts you make are correct.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before beginning, feel free to 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 akin to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.