Turning conventionally (complete)

The metalworking industry is constantly evolving and innovating. A key development is that more and more companies are transitioning to efficient working methods, particularly regarding materials, machinery, and time management.

Efficient use of time, materials, and machinery requires highly specialized knowledge and skills. This course provides you with the basic knowledge and skills that every employee in the machining industry should possess.

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Klaas Trienekens
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• Prepare the conventional lathe for operation, read and set verniers and/or digital position indices;
• Based on a working drawing and a work order:
  • Reading and interpreting working drawings;
  • Determine processing sequence and working method;
  • Extract material;
  • Calculate, apply and record machining data;
  • Select cutting, clamping, and measuring tools;
  • Set products to be edited.
• Working according to stated quality requirements;
• Work in accordance with established safety regulations.

Conventional Turning Course Contents

• Internal and external longitudinal and transverse turning;
• Inserting and removing;
• Drilling and countersinking;
• Thread cutting with die and machine tap;
• Clearing with a machine clearer;
• Clamping using a three-jaw chuck with soft jaws and collet;
• Turning with the aid of a support center;
• Internal and external conical turning by means of tilting the chisel slide;
• Profile turning with profile chisels;
• to carve.