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  • About This Course
    • Getting Started
    • References and More Information!
  • Modules One through Four
    • Module One: Basic Handtools
    • Module Two: Power Tools
    • Module Three: Metrology
    • Module Four: Fasteners
    • Midterm Project
  • Modules Five Through Eight
    • Module Five: Milling
    • Module Six: Turning
    • Module Seven: Press Fitting and Bearings
    • Module Eight: Assembly
    • Final Project

Introduction to Manufacturing

Module Six: Turning

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Turning

Goal: Lathes have been used in manufacturing since 1300BC.  When using a lathe, the manufacturing process is called turning.  Work is spun in a chuck at high speeds while different tools are moved closed to the edge for creating parts.  This section covers the basics of turning!

Presentation & Reading:

  1. Lathes and Turning Operation Presentation (Required)

Videos & Resources:

  1. Lathe Safety Video (2 minutes, Required)
  2. Turning a Chess Rook (4 minutes, Required)

Hands On Activities & Deliverable:

  1. Module Six: Turning Quiz (required)
  2. Hands on Activity Module six (Required)

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Contact Info:

Allen Hansen

Hansena@up.edu

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