Working with Lathes
Series: Safetycare
The lathe is a quick and efficient means of shaping and drilling many types of metal and wood. This program covers the safe and correct use of the lathe including: workshop and operator safety; identification, correct use and maintenance of all components which make up the lathe; correct procedure for changing the spindle speed; step-by-step instructions on correct centering and mounting of work pieces; setting up the cutting tool and adjustment of the cutting speed and feed; and how to make rough and finish cuts.
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Suggested Uses
- Construction and Carpentry >  Level 10 >  Construction and Carpentry 10
- Construction and Carpentry >  Level 10 >  COCA1
- Construction and Carpentry >  Level 20 >  Construction and Carpentry 10
- Construction and Carpentry >  Level 20 >  COCA1
- Construction and Carpentry >  Level 30 >  Construction and Carpentry 10
- Construction and Carpentry >  Level 30 >  COCA1
- Machining >  Level 10
- Machining >  Level 20
- Machining >  Level 30
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