Mechanical & Machining

Introduction to Turning

Discover the essential safety requirements and fundamental skills needed for operating centre lathes with our comprehensive course.

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At a glance

Face-to-face delivery

£1800 +VAT

4 days

Is this course for you?

  • Do you have little or no experience with Centre Lathe Turning?
  • Do you simply was to refresh your skills and knowledge in this areas?
  • Do you want to broaden your engineering skills?

If you have answered 'yes' to any of these questions, this course is for you.

The course covers the following topics:

  • Lathe safety
  • Machine controls and operation
  • Types of turning tools
  • Speed and feed calculations
  • Tool setting
  • Working from datums
  • Setting work three jaw chuck
  • Setting work four jaw chuck
  • Using the tailstock
  • Turning between centres
  • Boring
  • Drilling holes
  • Drilling to depth
  • Centre drills
  • Reaming
  • Producing threads tap and die method.
  • Compound slide alignment for producing angles.
  • Form tools
  • Turning steps and shoulders

Upon completion of this course the learner will:

  • Ability to operate a Lathe safely
  • Understand how to set up the machine correctly
  • Produce accurate work from technical drawings
  • Machine external and internal features
  • Use a variety of work holding methods
  • Maintenance Engineer
  • Machine Operative
  • Machinist
  • Tool maker

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World-class training and workshop facilities

Working with MTC Training ensures access to some of the UK’s most advanced engineering facilities. Our facilities boast world-leading manufacturing and engineering equipment and advanced technologies, alongside state-of-the-art teaching spaces to inspire and support all of our learners to upskill and continue their professional development.

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Interested to find out more?

If you have any questions or would like to know more about this course, register your interest today by completing the form below.

Need help choosing the right course?

Not sure if this is the right training for you or your team? Speak to MTC Training and we’ll help you understand the course, discuss your requirements and recommend the best next step.

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