Difference between revisions of "Lathe Training"

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This page is to information for people who are interested in the metal lathe. If you have previous experience you will normally be allowed to use the lathe after a induction session (to cover any queries and provide a brief guide.

The problem with these machines is that there are hundreds of techniques to learn and much needs to be done hands-on, so it isn't practical to run lectures. Most people will have knowledge only of the techniques that they have needed to date.

You will only need to learn basic's to get started

To get started you will need proper respect for the machines to ensure your and their safety requires some instruction in terms of skill and technique.

Once you have learned to use the machine safely for the basics, you will have to acquire more knowledge through asking people, reading books, and from internet resources. If you have no previous experience you will need to invest much more effort and be very careful. please understand the level of commitment required. This is not a 5 minute talk and a bit of software.

In order to get a place on a training session you will need to watch for announcements on the 'lhs-induction-requests' channel on the hackspace Discord server

Maintainers

The current maintainers are Liam Lynch, Dean Forbes Toby and Tim

Training Sessions

Typically the training sessions can last up to 4 hours, they are intended to bring members to a level where they can use the machine safely.

Prerequisites

Good footwear, Eye protection (should normally be available in the space), No Baggy clothing or un-restrained hair.

please watch the required videos - MIT have made a set of training videos

Lathe 1: Lathe basics; turning and facing; cutting off a part
Lathe 2: Tapping; boring; knurling; cutting tapers; turning shafts with a live centre; single point thread turning

recommended viewing

Waiting List

For the time being there is a combined waiting list for this and the milling machine, see Metal Lathe/ Mill Training Waiting List

Authorised Members

2022.04.21 / Rob / HS27573 / Beginner L1 - TM
2022.03.25 / Dragos / HS32771 / Beginner L1 - TM
2022.02.28 / Petr / HS33204 / Intermediate L2 - TM
2022.09.15 / Chris / HS32763 / Intermediate L2 - DF
2020.09.15 / Ana / HS28349 / Beginner L1 - DF
2020.09.15 / Robert / HS28863 / Intermediate L2 - DF

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-This page is to coordinate people offering and requiring training on the machine tools (lathe, mill and 3-in-1). If you have previous experience you will normally be allowed to use the  lathe and mill after a induction session (to cover any queries and provide a brief guide and warnings).
+This page is to information for people who are interested in the [[Equipment/Colchester Master Lathe|metal lathe]]. If you have previous experience you will normally be allowed to use the lathe after a induction session (to cover any queries and provide a brief guide.
-The problem with these machines is that there are hundreds of techniques to learn and much needs to be done hands-on, so it isn't practical to run lectures. Most people will have knowledge only of the techniques that they have needed to date. You will only need to learn basic rules and the techniques important to you, but getting started and gaining a proper respect for the machines to ensure your and their safety requires some instruction. Once you have learned to use the machine safely, you will have to acquire more knowledge through asking people, reading books, and from internet resources.
+The problem with these machines is that there are hundreds of techniques to learn and much needs to be done hands-on, so it isn't practical to run lectures. Most people will have knowledge only of the techniques that they have needed to date.
-If you have no previous experience you will need much more careful training probably in small groups or one-on-one. It will probably be best to do some initial sessions on the small machines and move to the 3 in 1 if required or when ready. This need not be long unless you're especially hamfisted, but even this requires a reasonable effort from people willing to offer training so please appreciate the level of commitment required. This is not a 5 minute talk and a bit of software.
+You will only need to learn basic's  to get started
-Please add your details to request training  please also Please make contact with trainers on the mailing list as they may not check the wiki
+To get started you will need proper respect for the machines to ensure your and their safety requires some instruction in terms of skill and technique.
+Once you have learned to use the machine safely for the basics, you will have to acquire more knowledge through asking people, reading books, and from internet resources. If you have no previous experience you will need to invest much more effort and be very careful. please understand the level of commitment required. This is not a 5 minute talk and a bit of software.
+In order to get a place on a training session you will need to watch for announcements on the 'lhs-induction-requests' channel on the hackspace [https://discord.com/channels/943237246092447794/950732177136582666|Hackspace Discord server]
+== Maintainers ==
+The current maintainers are Liam Lynch, Dean Forbes Toby and Tim
 == Training Sessions ==
-Please replace empty slots with your name to sign up to the next training session - do not create new slots!
+Typically the training sessions can last up to 4 hours, they are intended to bring members to a level where they can use the machine safely.
-Typically the training sessions last 4 hours, are intended to bring allow people with no previous experience the ability to learn to use the machine safely.
 === Prerequisites ===
-Good footwear, Eye protection (should normally be available in the space), No Baggy clothing or un-restrained hair. £1.00 if you choose to buy material to do the stepped shaft example.
+Good footwear, Eye protection (should normally be available in the space), No Baggy clothing or un-restrained hair.
-Please indicate your experience level when putting your name against a slot!
-Watch the required videos - MIT have made a setof training videos
+please watch the required videos - MIT have made a set of training videos
-* [http://techtv.mit.edu/collections/ehs-videos/videos series of videos] about safely working in a machine shop. The relevant ones are:
 * [http://techtv.mit.edu/collections/ehs-videos/videos/144-machine-shop-8 Lathe 1]: Lathe basics; turning and facing; cutting off a part
 * [http://techtv.mit.edu/collections/ehs-videos/videos/134-machine-shop-9 Lathe 2]: Tapping; boring; knurling; cutting tapers; turning shafts with a live centre; single point thread turning
-=== Waiting List  ===
-Name - Membership Number - Level
+recommended viewing
-Robert Fernandes / HS28863 / intermediate
-== Maintainers ==
+* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LtYzjR1JuM Parting Tool Use]:
+* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUrp8JMRwx4 Cutting Tool Geometry Angles]:
+* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mNH1ZLy-hk Surface Finish]:
-The current maintainers on the Liam Lynch, Dean Forbes and Tim Jacobs
+=== Waiting List ===
-== External resources ==
+For the time being there is a combined waiting list for this and the milling machine, see [[Metal Lathe/ Mill Training Waiting List]]
-MIT
+=== Authorised Members ===
-* [http://techtv.mit.edu/collections/ehs-videos/videos series of videos] about safely working in a machine shop. The relevant ones are:
+* 2022.04.21 / Rob / HS27573 / Beginner L1 - TM
-* [http://techtv.mit.edu/collections/ehs-videos/videos/144-machine-shop-8 Lathe 1]: Lathe basics; turning and facing; cutting off a part
+* 2022.03.25 / Dragos / HS32771 / Beginner L1 - TM
-* [http://techtv.mit.edu/collections/ehs-videos/videos/134-machine-shop-9 Lathe 2]: Tapping; boring; knurling; cutting tapers; turning shafts with a live centre; single point thread turning
+* 2022.02.28 / Petr / HS33204 / Intermediate L2 - TM
+* 2022.09.15 / Chris / HS32763 / Intermediate L2 - DF
+* 2020.09.15 / Ana / HS28349 / Beginner L1 - DF
+* 2020.09.15 / Robert / HS28863 / Intermediate L2 - DF