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There are five metal-turning centre lathes in the technology department. Three situated in classroom 1G2 and the other two are in the general purpose workshop.
KS3 students are prohibited from using the machine. KS4 students are permitted under direct supervision.
As with all tools and equipment used by pupils, they are expected to observe practical demonstrations for each lathe turning operation before being authorised to use the machine. Learners must prove that they can use the centre lathe safely and competently.
The lathe is safety-maintenance checked monthly and in-between (depending upon frequency of usage) by the D&T technician. Annual servicing and safety certification is carried out by external contractors.
The lathe is not lubricated and is only authorised for use with low-carbon steel, mild steel, aluminium and nylon turning operations.
Wood turning is not carried out on these, we have 2 spindle and 1 bowl lathes in the department. (See other Risk Assessment)
Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment
Pre-Use Checklist
Pre-Use Checklist
Introduction to Lathe Turning Operations
Introduction to Lathe Turning Operations
Essential Machining Skills: Working with a Lathe, Part One
Essential Machining Skills: Working with a Lathe, Part One
Whilst this video is over 25 years old, the skills in it are still relevant today when working with a manual lathe like the one we have here at Cynffig. This first video covers facing, turning down, parting off and drilling operations.
Essential Machining Skills: Working with a Lathe, Part Two
Essential Machining Skills: Working with a Lathe, Part Two
Tapping, Boring, Knurling and Tapering Operations
Essential Machining Skills: Working with a Lathe, Part Three
Essential Machining Skills: Working with a Lathe, Part Three
Click to watch the final video in the series by MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology).
More useful Metal lathe videos.
How to turn metal
Lathe cutting tools
Lathe holding tools
List of currently trained personnel authorised to use the centre lathe whilst directly unsupervised:
List of currently trained personnel authorised to use the centre lathe whilst directly unsupervised:
NB. Lone working is prohibited on school site in-case a member of staff or other individual is not in the vicinity to call 999, request a first aider or provide first aid themselves in the event of a serious accident.
Mr Daniel Morrish, Head of Technology, Date of training: 2013 - Refresher training now due
Mr Chris Berry, Workshop Technician Date of training: 2013 - Refresher training now due
Mr Wayne Berry, Site Manager, Date of training: 2013 - Refresher training now due
Mr Scott Adams, Date of training: Refresher training now due
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