Date/Time
Date(s) - Sunday, June 5, 2022
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
The Bodgery
Categories
The class teaches you how to safely use a lathe in Machining. This is the basic class on the operation of the metal cutting lathe. The class will provide instructions on how to setup the metal
cutting lathe to be able to operate it safely. A reference booklet will be handed out in the class. This will assist in being able to review and understand the operation and procedures of the metal
cutting lathe. If you initially sign-up and cannot attend, please let someone know
ASAP that you will not be attending as there are ALWAYS stand-bys for the class.
For your convince is attached is an outline of the topics to be
covered in the class.
Metal Working Lathe Class Outline
Safety
Do’s
Wear Safety Glasses
Have a dimensioned drawing of what you are making
Turn off power if you are going to be more than 5 ft. from lathe
Don’ts
Wear long sleeve clothing
Wear “flip – flop” shoes
Wear hanging/dangling jewelry
Have long string ties on aprons
No long hair, braids, beards
“Day Dreaming” – Keep your wits about you
Gorillas
Lathe Parts
Power Switch
Belt Adjustment Lever
Head Stock
Speed Adjustment
Spindle and Belt
Back Gear
Leather Belt
Bed
Chuck
On/Off
- 4 and 6 Jaw
Quick Change Gear Box
Slide Gear
Shift Lever
Reverse Lever
Tumbler Lever
Index Plate
Thread Pitch
Tool Advancement Rate
Saddle
Three Position Feed Change Lever
Up Position – Feed saddle in Longitudinal Direction
Center Position – Used for Threading Operations
Down Position – Feed saddle in Transverse Direction
Half-Nut Lever – Engage/disengage threading function
Feed Friction Clutch
Tail Stock
Centers – Dead, Live and Drill Chuck
Keep Tail Stock hole filled to prevent chjps from entering
No over tightening – Remove with twist
Tools
Cutting Tools
Right, left, center cutting
Carbide
High Speed Steel
Threading
Cut-off
Knurling
Boring Bars
Through Holes
Blind Holes
Quick Change Tool Post
Position Tool Post on Compound Saddle
Align Post to Chuck
Align tool to stock to be cut
Taper Attachment
Bolt Down
Set taper – angle or inches per foot
Total Measured Angle
Large Dia. minus small Dia. divided by length of taper times 12
Steady Rests
Steady Rest
Follower Rest
Clean-Up and Preventive Maintenance
Chip and Swarf removal
Oil surfaces
Other instructions:
Class requires solid shoes (No Flip-Flops), bring safety glasses.Reference booklet will be provided during the class. Meet up at the South Bend Lathe in Machine Shop. Max limit of 6 individuals and a minimum of 4.
Questions regarding the class can be directed to Bill Cogger on slack or he can be reached at i422twains@earthlink.net
Bookings
This event is fully booked.