Hive13 Metal Lathe Certification Class

Hive13 owns a Grizzly Model G0776 Metal Lathe which makes cylindrical shapes from metal and other materials by rotating the workpiece while a tool cuts into the work. Our basic lathe can produce screw threads, tapers, drilled holes, knurled surfaces, and crankshafts.

https://wiki.hive13.org/view/Grizzly_Metal_Lathe

This three hour class introduces makers to the Metal Lathe. Full certification requires demonstration of the learned skills.

Covered are:
• Lathe safety and setup
• Tool selection for turning operations
• Holding parts using 3-Jaw chuck
• Changing tools and setting spindle speeds
• “Zero” the X and Z axis using the DRO
• Basic facing and turning cuts on aluminum
• Mounting and centering work in the 4-jaw chuck
• Demonstrate understanding of Backlash

Students will receive a practice piece of aluminum.

No prior metal working experience is required. However you will benefit from reading these before class.
• Fundamentals of Machine Tools TC 5-954 courtesy of the US Army
• http://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/pdf/web/tc9_524.pdf
• Grizzly Model G0776 Metal Lathe manual
• https://cdn0.grizzly.com/manuals/g0776_m.pdf