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[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpYqkjm_UEnluTiYkghYpjyNI5voltvoYXrbqzpjao7fY-sA/viewform?usp=sf_link Use this form to request an in-person training session.]
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Make an appointment with an approved Fab Tech trainer. A list of approved trainers is available in the MakerSpace.
  
Working with your training Ninja, create this part from a piece of 1" diameter aluminum rod  
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Working with your training Fab Tech, create this part from a piece of 1" diameter aluminum rod  
  
 
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Revision as of 17:03, 11 February 2022

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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 Ninja 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

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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.