Manual Lathe

  1. Lathe Set-Up
    1. Areas of the Lathe: Components & Controls Start here! Explore each area of the lathe and get an overview of what everything is called and what it does.
    2. Lathe Headstock Gearbox Practice setting the gears and switches for Spindle Speed (RPM) and Feed Rate

  2. Facing & OD-Turning
    1. OD Turning Turn a workpiece down to a target diameter.
    2. Facing to Length Finish a part to a specific length using this technique.

  3. Holding Tolerance

  4. Necks, Grooves, and Parting-Off

  5. Compound Rest Operations

  6. Tailstock Operations
    1. Center Drilling The tool, its purpose and procedure.

  7. Single-Point External Threads

Manual Mill

  1. Mill Set Up
    1. Squaring A Vise How to square a vise to the axes of the mill.

CNC Lathe

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CNC Mill

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Metrology

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Shop Skills

  1. Marvel Bandsaw
    1. Settings and Operations How to cut a piece of stock to length for your machining project.

Other Resources

  1. Time Management & Study Skills
    1. Weekly Planner Plan your time & availability.

  2. Shop Attire
    1. Shop Attire: Dress for Success What to wear in the shop: PPE, footwear, and clothing guidelines.