Description
Students will learn essential material cutting concepts by setting up and operating a manual lathe. Topics include chuck type, workholding devices, cutting tool selection, efficient tool management, speeds and feeds, angles, threads, part production, and inspection.
Objectives:
• Demonstrate safe operation of a lathe
• Demonstrate proper machine maintenance and workstation cleanup
• Demonstrate proper workholding device selection and setup
• Demonstrate proper lathe cutting tool selection and setup
• Demonstrate efficient speeds and feeds for lathe tooling
• Perform accurate lathe OD machining operations
• Create and evaluate surface finishes