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Intro to Lathe

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Intro to Lathe

Training Description

Introduction the the manual engine lathe. Includes terms and tool descriptions.

Prerequisite(s): 

N/A

Click here to download the PowerPoint version of Introduction to Lathe

Intro to Lathe Quiz

Lathe I: You must score 90% minimum to pass. If you have technical difficulties or issues please contact info-FEDC@tamu.edu.

Step 1 of 2

50%
  • What PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is required for working on the lathe?
  • Turning is defined as:
  • Facing is defined as:
  • Boring is defined as:
  • To drill a hole in the work piece, the operator will:
  • For a belt driven lathe, the operator changes spindle speed:
  • The carriage moves along the: 
  • What is a chuck used for?
  • What does indexable imply for lathe tooling?
  • How many diameters of the work piece can stick out of the chuck before needing to use a tailstock support?

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