MCHT 1540 - Introduction to Manual Lathe

Students are introduced to basic lathe applications. They will identify lathe components and controls while gaining an understanding of the following: turning safety, calculating speeds and feeds, various tools and tool holders, basic tool geometry, and the use of common lathe spindle tooling. Students will gain hands-on experience while performing lathe operations in a lab environment. This course is offered in the fall semester.

Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in MCHT 1520 .