Course Overview
In this course, students will learn engine lathes and basic lathe operations. The focus of the course will be on providing students with hands on experience and basic expertise in various lathe operations.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
10.0
- Not offered this term
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Identify safety hazards associated with engine lathe operation.
- Grind lathe cutting tools.
- Calculate the appropriate turning speed and feed rate for a variety of materials and tools.
- Turn internal and external diameters.
- Use a steady rest and a mandrel to support lathe operations.
- Turn internal and external taper diameters.
- Drill, ream, bore and counterbore holes using an engine lathe.
- Turn internal and external chamfers and radii.
- Use carbides and other cutting tools to support lathe operations.
Effective as of Winter 2016
Related Programs
Lathe Operations (MACH 1510) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Energy
- CNC Machinist Technician
Diploma Full-time
- Machinist Foundation
Certificate Full-time
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