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===Step One=== | ===Step One=== | ||
Read through the step-by-step manual linked below and contact a training | Read through the step-by-step manual linked below and contact a training Fab Tech to make an appointment to do the hands-on portion of the training. Allow 3 hours. | ||
'''[https://tulane.box.com/s/04ufyl1psudycprhm0a39gh2lmjnkhvh Lathe Training Manual]''' | '''[https://tulane.box.com/s/04ufyl1psudycprhm0a39gh2lmjnkhvh Lathe Training Manual]''' | ||
===Step Two=== | ===Step Two=== | ||
Make an appointment with an approved Fab Tech trainer. A list of approved trainers is available in the MakerSpace. | |||
Working with your training | Working with your training Fab Tech, create this part from a piece of 1" diameter aluminum rod | ||
[[File: Lathe_Training_Part.jpeg|left|200px]] | [[File: Lathe_Training_Part.jpeg|left|200px]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:55, 18 March 2022
This is advanced training to allow the user privileges on the Tormach CNC lathe.
Step One
Read through the step-by-step manual linked below and contact a training Fab Tech to make an appointment to do the hands-on portion of the training. Allow 3 hours. Lathe Training Manual
Step Two
Make an appointment with an approved Fab Tech trainer. A list of approved trainers is available in the MakerSpace.
Working with your training Fab Tech, create this part from a piece of 1" diameter aluminum rod
to demonstrate your ability to use the lathe.
This training allows for use of the lathe in "conversational" mode. If you want to use the CNC lathe to create a part that was designed in Fusion360 or Solidworks, see Lathe CAM Training.