Lathe Course Turn Bore Thread Knurl
on CD

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Lesson 1: LATHE USES AND SAFETY. REPAIR, AND ADJUSTMENT OF LATHE ATTACHMENTS
VARIOUS THREAD FORMS, USES, CALCULATIONS MACHINING TECHNIQUES

TASK 1: Describe the uses of the lathe

TASK 2: Describe the uses, repair, and adjustment of lathe attachments

TASK 3: Describe the various thread forms, uses, calculations, and machining techniques

Practical Exercise 1
Answers to Practical Exercise 1
REFERENCES


This course covers:

Lead Screw
Quick-Change Gear Mechanism
compound rest
Toolposts
Cutting Toolholders

Lathe Cutting Tools
Cutter Bits
CLEARANCE AND RAKE ANGLES FOR LATHE CUTTER BITS
Threading Tool With Toolholder
Knurling Tool

Lathe Chucks
Independent Chuck
Universal Scroll Chuck
Drill Chuck
Hollow Headstock Spindle Chuck

Collet Chuck
Lathe Tailstock Chuck
Lathe Faceplates
Lathe Centers
Lathe Dogs

Mandrels
Steady Rests
Follower Rest
Taper Attachment
Toolpost Grinding Machine
Milling and Grinding Attachment (Versa Mill)

Operations
Setting Up the Lathe
Lathe Speeds and Feeds
Rough Cuts
Finish Cuts
Depth of Cut

Cutting Oils
Facing Operation
Straight Turning
Shoulder Turning Operation
Finish Turning
Parting Operation

Taper Turning
Taper Attachment
Taper boring
Morse tapers
Brown and Sharpe tapers
American Standard Machine tapers
Jarno taper

Screw Thread Cutting
Screw Thread Terminology
Pitch (P) - Lead - Crest - Root - Thread Angle - Major Diameter (D)
- Minor Diameter (K) - Pitch Diameter - Threads Per Inch
Thread Fit - Class 1 - Class 2 - Class 3 - Class 4
Thread Cutter Bits and Cutters

Position of the Cutter Bit
Using Thread Gage
Setting Gearbox for Proper Feed
Thread Cutting Procedure
Thread Chasing Dial

Taper Screw Threads
Measuring External Screw Threads
Optical Comparator
Measuring internal Screw Threads