Intro to the metal lathe

The metal lathe is capable of shaving off small amounts of metal to create round or cylindrical objects. Many things can be produced with this machine: handles, pistons, pens, hardware, tools, crafts, machine parts, and so much more.

This class will cover the essentials for operating the metal lathe in our machine room. You can find the agenda below:

1) Safety!

• Spinning/rotating parts. Always wear safety glasses. Never wear loose clothing around a lathe. NEVER leave the chuck key in the chuck!
• Beware of flying chips, hot chips sharp chips, and oil
• Cleaning up when you are done

2) Parts of the Metal Lathe

• Headstock
• Tailstock
• Chucks and faceplates
• Carriage
• Cross slide
• Compound swivel
• Tool post

3) Operation of the Metal Lathe

• Setting up material
• Establishing cutting tool height
• Feeds and speeds
• Using live centers, dead centers, and drill chucks
• Knurling
• Change gears and thread cutting
• Quick rundown on math, dealing with one-thousandths of an inch (.001")
• Dials for calculating dimensional cutting

4) Cutting material

• Selection of cutting tool for facing, parting and boring
• Drilling/boring
• Use of dials for measuring cutting and drilling depths

Instructor: Craig Merrow

Registration closes 2 days before the event.

Attendees can receive refunds up to 7 days before your event start date.

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