Free Online Course offered by Alison: Machining Technician - Lathe

Alison education platform is offering a free online course on NSDC: Machining Technician.

Course background:

This free online NSDC machining course teaches about the safe and efficient handling of the lathe tool. The demand for CNC machine tools and computer-controlled operators has increased dramatically in the past decade, creating a plethora of new opportunities for machining technicians. With this course, you will learn the safe and efficient handling of CNC machine tools so you can become a highly-qualified lathe machine operator.

Course duration:

10-15 hours.

Course modules:

• Module 1: Metrology - Part I:

How to navigate this course

Unit Conversions

Basic Geometry - 2D

Basic Geometry - 3D

Engineering Drawings

Test Your Learning

• Module 2: Metrology - Part II:

Vernier Calliper

Micrometer

Other Instruments

Gauges

Test Your Learning

• Module 3: Metallurgy and Safety:

Understanding Materials

Machining Optimisation

PPE

Generic Safety

Test Your Learning

• Module 4: Conventional Turning - Part I:

Machine Lathe Functions

Single Point Cutting

Outer Diameter Turning

Facing

Drilling

• Module 5: Outer Diameter (OD) Turning:

Objectives

Preparation

Outer Diameter Turning Operation

Summary

• Module 6: Turning Between Centers:

Objectives

Turning Between Centers Operation

• Module 7: Taper Turning:

Objectives

Taper Turning Operation

• Module 8: Conventional Turning Part I - Test Your Learning:
• Module 9: Conventional Turning - Part II:

Boring

External Grooving

Internal Grooving

Thread Cutting

External Threading

Internal Threading

Parting

Module 10: Boring:

Boring Objectives

Boring Operation

• Module 11: External Grooving:

External Objectives

External Grooving operation

• Module 12: Case Study 1 - Practice Manual Turning Operations:

Objectives

Preparation - Manual Turning Operations

Case Study 1: Practice - Manual Turning Operations

Summary

• Module 13: Conventional Turning Part II - Test Your Learning:

Conventional Turning Part II - Test Your Learning

• Module 14: CNC Turning - Part I:

Cartesian Coordinates

Control systems

Codes

Part Program Development

throw away insert tools

• Module 15: Coordinate Systems – Cartesian:

Objectives

Coordinate Systems - Cartesian

Summary

• Module 16: CNC Turning Part I - Test Your Learning:

CNC Turning Part I - Test Your Learning

• Module 17: CNC Turning - Part II:

Tool Holders

Tool Numbers

Fault Tracing Techniques

Preventive Measures

• Module 18: Mounting of Tool Holders on Turret:

Objectives

Mounting of Tool Holders on Turret

Summary

• Module 19: Machining a Component with a Developed Part Program and Component Inspection – Practical:

Objectives

Preparation - CNC Turning Operations

Case Study 2: Practice - CNC Turning

Case Study 2: Practice - CNC Turning Operations

Summary

• Module 20: CNC Turning Part II - Test Your Learning:

CNC Turning Part II - Test Your Learning

• Module 21: Soft Skills:

Stress Management

Work Ethics

Attitude

Communication

• Module 22: Maching Technician - Lathe - Graded Assessment:

Maching Technician - Lathe - Graded Assessment

Course objectives:

Having completed this course learners will be able to:

1. Explain measurement terms and systems;
2. Identify the parts of a lathe machine;
3. Convert values between the measurement systems;
4. Explain how to use different measuring instruments;
5. Identify and distinguish between 2D and 3D geometrical shapes;
6. Read engineering drawings of simple parts;
7. Develop part programs for simple components;
8. Adjust the tool or offset data to correct the deviations in part dimensions;
9. State the basic properties of materials (hardness, ductility, toughness);
10. Perform different operations with the lathe machine; Define the importance of CNC;
11. Become aware of safety and maintenance associated with a lathe machine;
12. Recognise how to behave accordingly in the work place.

Course costs:

All Alison courses are free to enroll, study and complete. To successfully complete this Certificate course and become an Alison Graduate, learners need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once they have completed this Certificate course, they have the option to acquire an official Certificate, which is a great way to share their achievement with the world. Alison Certificate is:

• Ideal for sharing with potential employers - include it in CVs, professional social media profiles and job applications.
• An indication of learner’s commitment to continuously learn, upskill and achieving high results.
• An incentive for learners to continue empowering themselves through lifelong learning.

Alison offers 3 types of Certificates for completed Certificate courses:

• Digital Certificate- a downloadable Certificate in PDF format, immediately available to learners when they complete their purchase.
• Certificate- a physical version of officially branded and security-marked Certificate, posted to learners with FREE shipping.
• Framed Certificate- a physical version of officially branded and security-marked Certificate in a stylish frame, posted to learners with FREE shipping.

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