102 RAC | METAL : Lathe (recognition of knowledge)


If none of the announced dates are convenient for you, please contact the committee by email (metal@lespacemaker.com) to evaluate new options.

This training consists in bringing the students to an acceptable level of confidence for the use of the machine and being able to complete a personal project on the lathe.

This training is given on an individual machine, the student will benefit from a more in-depth teaching on the specificities of uses of the milling machine.

*** Dress code and safety accessories required for this training ***

 SAFETY MEASURES RELATED TO COVID-19

Maximum of 2 participants per training + the trainer

A minimum of 2 participants to confirm the training

Mask required at all times

Hand washing at the entrance

Sanitization of the site before the training

Physical distance at all times (2 meters)

Theoretical portion

Avoid exchange of material as much as possible

Ensure that an individual lesson plan is provided for each student

Practical portion

Hand washing before the start of the practical portion

Sanitize machines before and after the practical portion

Hand cleaning after the practical portion

Theoretical elements:

● Safety in the workshop

● Safe use of the lathe

● Different support methods

● Overview of cutting tools

● Measurement methods

Practical elements:

●Turning the machine on/off

● Set the automatic cutting feed

● Set the turning speed

● Oiling the machine

● Safety and emergency brake

● Using measuring tools

● Make a simple part

● Outer diameter turning to a specific tolerance

● Facing to a specific tolerance

● Tapping with the tail stock chuck

● Manual hand tapping for finishing

● Selecting the right drill for tapping

● Cleaning the machine after use

The lathe does not have a digital readout: we will be using a dial indicator

Will be using automatic cutting with automatic feed and proper selection of speed and feeds.

After the training, the participant will have access to:

● The lathe as well as the cutting tools and accessories of the Orange section near the lathe (taught in this training) (with active LESPACEMAKER membership card):

Material provided with registration:

● All equipment is provided for training except for clothing and mandatory safety accessories. 

 Level of training:

● Intermediate

Number of hours of training

● 2-3 hours

Language of the training:

English

Teacher:


Nick Szabo

Prerequisites:

101 | METAL: Introduction to the Workshop + initiation to use (uninitiated)

OR

101 PRO | METAL: Introduction to the Workshop + recognition of the acquired knowledge (initiated)

Mandatory clothing and safety accessories:

● Protective closed shoes with steel cap (slip-on steel toe caps accepted)

● Safety glasses

● Ear plugs or ear shells

● DO NOT wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, scarves, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry that may become tangled in moving parts of a machine

● Long hair must be tied up