HeastSync Labs: Metal Lathe Certification

• Housekeeping
• Basic Safety
• Clothing, shoes, jewelry
• Chuck Keys (Dos and Don’ts)
• Operator Panel and settings
• DRO (Digital Read Out) Introduction
• Basic operation

Come learn the basics of manual lathing and become certified to use the lathes unsupervised. Topics covered include speeds and feeds, materials and lubrication, maintenance and cleaning, and specialty tool use, such as knurling.

Please tie back long hair, wear elbow-length sleeves or higher, no gloves, wear closed-toe shoes.

Here is a good Lathe video series for anyone who has taken or plans to take the lathe class at HeatSync Labs. Credit to Open source machine tool project and MIT.

Essential Machining Skills: Working with a Lathe, Part One

Essential Machining Skills: Working with a Lathe, Part Two

Essential Machining Skills: Working with a Lathe, Part Three