Major Work Activity E - Machines using conventional lathes

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Task E-12 Sets up conventional lathes

Task Descriptor

Machinists set up conventional lathes including engine lathes, turret lathes and vertical lathes for operations such as turning, boring and threading. Comprehensive lathe skills are essential for fully qualified machinists.

E-12.01 - Selects conventional lathe types

Essential Skills: Thinking, Document Use, Numeracy

E-12.01 - Selects conventional lathe types
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
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Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-12.01.01P determine operations to be performed operations to be performed are determined according to specifications
E-12.01.02P determine lathe lathe is determined according to workpiece characteristics and operations to be performed

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-12.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of conventional lathes, their accessories, attachments and applications define terminology associated with conventional lathes
identify types of conventional lathes and describe their operating principles and applications

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E-12.02 - Plans operation of conventional lathes

Essential Skills: Thinking, Document Use, Numeracy

E-12.02 - Plans operation of conventional lathes
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-12.02.01P determine operations to be performed operations to be performed are determined according to specifications
E-12.02.02P determine sequence of operations sequence of operations is determined according to specifications and company policies
E-12.02.03P select work holding device work holding device is selected according to workpiece characteristics and operations
E-12.02.04P select conventional lathe tools and accessories conventional lathe tools and accessories are selected according to workpiece characteristics and operations

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-12.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of conventional lathes, their maintenance and procedures for use identify the components and controls of conventional lathes and describe their purpose and operation
identify types of work holding devices and describe their applications
identify types of tool holding devices and describe their applications
E-12.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of conventional lathe tools and accessories, and their applications identify conventional lathe tools and accessories and describe their applications
identify the considerations and requirements for selecting conventional lathe tools and accessories for specific operations

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E-12.03 - Sets up work holding devices for conventional lathes

Essential Skills: Oral Communication, Document Use, Thinking

E-12.03 - Sets up work holding devices for conventional lathes
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-12.03.01P clean and check spindle and work holding device spindle and work holding device is cleaned and checked for damage and debris
E-12.03.02P protect bedways bedways are protected according to company policies
E-12.03.03P mount work holding device work holding device is mounted manually or using hoisting and rigging equipment
E-12.03.04P secure work holding device work holding device is secured using tools required to set up work holding devices
E-12.03.05P install and use spindle stops spindle stops are installed and used when required

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-12.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of work holding devices, their maintenance and procedures for use identify types of work holding devices and describe their applications
describe the procedures used to set up work holding devices on lathes
identify tools required to set up work holding devices on lathes
identify potential setup problems and describe their causes and solutions

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E-12.04 - Sets up tooling for conventional lathes

Essential Skills: Oral Communication, Reading, Thinking

E-12.04 - Sets up tooling for conventional lathes
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-12.04.01P check for clearance clearance is checked to ensure safe operation
E-12.04.02P adjust cutting tool angle cutting tool angle is adjusted according to workpiece characteristics and operations to be performed
E-12.04.03P adjust cutting tool to machine centre height cutting tool is adjusted to machine centre height

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-12.04.01L demonstrate knowledge of cutting tools, their maintenance and procedures for use identify types of cutting tools and describe their applications
describe the procedures used to set up cutting tools on lathes
identify potential setup problems and describe their causes and solutions

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E-12.05 - Sets up conventional lathe accessories

Essential Skills: Thinking, Numeracy, Working with Others

E-12.05 - Sets up conventional lathe accessories
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-12.05.01P inspect and clean conventional lathe accessories conventional lathe accessories are inspected for damage and cleaned to ensure accuracy
E-12.05.02P adjust, position and secure conventional lathe accessories conventional lathe accessories are adjusted, positioned and secured
E-12.05.03P identify problems problems are identified
E-12.05.04P implement solutions problems are eliminated

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-12.05.01L demonstrate knowledge of conventional lathe accessories, their maintenance and procedures for use identify conventional lathe accessories and describe their applications
describe the procedures used to set up conventional lathe accessories
describe the procedures used to inspect and clean conventional lathe accessories
identify potential setup problems and describe their causes and solutions

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E-12.06 - Sets up workpiece on conventional lathe

Essential Skills: Thinking, Document Use, Numeracy

E-12.06 - Sets up workpiece on conventional lathe
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-12.06.01P place workpiece in position workpiece is placed in position
E-12.06.02P secure workpiece with work holding device workpiece is secured with work holding device
E-12.06.03P check and adjust workpiece workpiece is checked for run-out and distortion using inspection equipment, and is adjusted accordingly
E-12.06.04P counterbalance setup setup is balanced if required

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-12.06.01L demonstrate knowledge of workpiece setup identify types of work holding devices and describe their applications
describe the procedures used to set up work holding devices on lathes
identify types of inspection equipment and describe their use
describe the procedures used to set up eccentrics on conventional lathes
describe the procedures used to ensure parts run true

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E-12.07 - Selects conventional lathe speeds and feeds

Essential Skills: Numeracy, Thinking, Document Use

E-12.07 - Selects conventional lathe speeds and feeds
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-12.07.01P identify type of material to be turned type of material to be turned is identified according to specifications
E-12.07.02P determine surface speed surface speed is determined according to reference material
E-12.07.03P calculate spindle speed spindle speed is calculated according to cutting speed of material and workpiece diameters
E-12.07.04P determine feed rate feed rate is determined according to depth of cut and surface finish
E-12.07.05P adjust machine controls machine controls are adjusted according to calculated settings
E-12.07.06P readjust machine controls machine controls are readjusted according to cutting performance

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-12.07.01L demonstrate knowledge of lathe speeds and feeds describe the considerations to determine speed, feed and depth of cut
E-12.07.02L demonstrate knowledge of calculations required to adjust machine controls identify calculations for speed, feed and depth of cut

Task E-13 Operates conventional lathes

Task Descriptor

Machinists operate conventional lathes including engine lathes, turret lathes and vertical lathes for operations such as turning, boring and threading. Comprehensive lathe skills are essential for fully qualified machinists.

E-13.01 - Faces surfaces using a conventional lathe

Essential Skills: Document Use, Thinking, Numeracy

E-13.01 - Faces surfaces using a conventional lathe
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-13.01.01P determine operations to be performed operations to be performed are determined according to specifications
E-13.01.02P touch off tool on workpiece tool is touched off on workpiece
E-13.01.03P cut and measure workpiece workpiece is cut and measured to establish starting length
E-13.01.04P rough face workpiece workpiece is rough faced to remove excess material
E-13.01.05P measure workpiece throughout the process workpiece is measured throughout the process to make adjustments
E-13.01.06P identify problems problems are identified
E-13.01.07P implement solutions problems are eliminated
E-13.01.08P finish face workpiece workpiece is finish faced according to specifications
E-13.01.09P verify workpiece meets specifications workpiece is verified that it meets specifications using inspection equipment

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-13.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of facing operations describe the considerations to determine speed, feed and depth of cut for conventional lathe operations
identify cutting fluids and coolants used during conventional lathe operations
describe the procedures used to set speeds and feeds
identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to conventional lathes
identify types of facing tools and describe their applications and procedures for use
describe the procedures used for facing work on a conventional lathe
identify potential problems and describe their causes and solutions

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E-13.02 - Turns external surfaces using a conventional lathe

Essential Skills: Document Use, Thinking, Numeracy

E-13.02 - Turns external surfaces using a conventional lathe
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-13.02.01P determine operations to be performed operations to be performed are determined according to specifications
E-13.02.02P touch off tool on workpiece tool is touched off on workpiece
E-13.02.03P perform starting turn and measure workpiece starting turn is performed and workpiece is measured
E-13.02.04P rough turn workpiece workpiece is rough turned to remove excess material
E-13.02.05P measure workpiece throughout the process workpiece is measured throughout the process to make adjustments
E-13.02.06P identify problems problems are identified
E-13.02.07P implement solutions problems are eliminated
E-13.02.08P finish turn workpiece workpiece is finish turned according to specifications
E-13.02.09P verify workpiece meets specifications workpiece is verified that it meets specifications using inspection equipment

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-13.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of turning operations describe the considerations to determine speed, feed and depth of cut for conventional lathe operations
identify cutting fluids and coolants used during conventional lathe operations
describe the procedures used to set speeds and feeds
identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to conventional lathes
identify potential problems and describe their causes and solutions

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E-13.03 - Drills using a conventional lathe

Essential Skills: Thinking, Document Use, Numeracy

E-13.03 - Drills using a conventional lathe
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-13.03.01P determine operations to be performed operations to be performed are determined according to specifications
E-13.03.02P install centre drill centre drill is installed
E-13.03.03P centre drill the workpiece workpiece is centre drilled
E-13.03.04P install drill for application drill for application is installed according to specifications
E-13.03.05P drill workpiece workpiece is drilled
E-13.03.06P measure and check hole hole is measured and checked according to specifications
E-13.03.07P identify problems problems are identified
E-13.03.08P implement solutions problems are eliminated
E-13.03.09P verify feature meets specifications feature is verified that it meets specifications using inspection equipment

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-13.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of drilling operations using a conventional lathe describe the procedures used for centre drilling and drilling on a conventional lathe
describe the procedures used for installing drills
identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to conventional lathes
identify potential problems and describe their causes and solutions

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E-13.04 - Bores holes using a conventional lathe

Essential Skills: Document Use, Thinking, Numeracy

E-13.04 - Bores holes using a conventional lathe
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-13.04.01P determine operations to be performed operations to be performed are determined according to specifications
E-13.04.02P touch off tool on workpiece tool is touched off on workpiece
E-13.04.03P cut and measure workpiece workpiece is cut and measured to establish starting diameter
E-13.04.04P rough bore workpiece workpiece is rough bored to remove excess material
E-13.04.05P measure workpiece throughout the process workpiece is measured throughout the process to make adjustments
E-13.04.06P identify problems problems are identified
E-13.04.07P implement solutions problems are eliminated
E-13.04.08P finish bore workpiece workpiece is finish bored according to specifications
E-13.04.09P verify workpiece meets specifications workpiece is verified that it meets specifications using inspection equipment

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-13.04.01L demonstrate knowledge of boring operations describe the considerations to determine speed, feed and depth of cut for conventional lathe operations
identify cutting fluids and coolants used
describe the procedures used to set speeds and feeds
identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to conventional lathes
identify types of boring tools and describe their applications and procedures for use
describe the procedures used for boring work on a conventional lathe
describe the procedures used for counterboring and chamfering work on a conventional lathe
identify potential problems and describe their causes and solutions

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E-13.05 Reams holes using a conventional lathe

Essential Skills

Thinking, Document Use, Numeracy

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-13.05.01P determine operations to be performed operations to be performed are determined according to specifications
E-13.05.02P install reamer in tail stock/turret reamer is installed in tail stock/turret
E-13.05.03P feed reamer into workpiece reamer is fed into workpiece to create a finished hole
E-13.05.04P identify problems problems are identified
E-13.05.05P implement solutions problems are eliminated
E-13.05.06P verify feature meets specifications feature is verified that it meets specifications using inspection equipment

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-13.05.01L demonstrate knowledge of reaming operations describe the procedures used for reaming work on a conventional lathe
describe the procedures used for installing reamers
describe speed and feed for conventional lathe operations
identify potential problems and describe their causes and solutions

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E-13.06 - Turns tapers using a conventional lathe

Essential Skills: Document Use, Thinking, Numeracy

E-13.06 - Turns tapers using a conventional lathe
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Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-13.06.01P determine operations to be performed operations to be performed are determined according to specifications
E-13.06.02P set compound rest, taper attachment or tailstock offset compound rest, taper attachment or tailstock offset are set to achieve required angle
E-13.06.03P check angle for accuracy angle is checked for accuracy using inspection equipment
E-13.06.04P touch off tool on workpiece tool on workpiece is touched off to establish primary reference point
E-13.06.05P rough turn or bore workpiece workpiece is rough turned or bored to remove excess material
E-13.06.06P measure workpiece throughout the process workpiece is measured throughout the process to make adjustments using inspection equipment
E-13.06.07P identify problems problems are identified
E-13.06.08P implement solutions problems are eliminated
E-13.06.09P finish turn or bore workpiece workpiece is finish turned or bored according to specifications
E-13.06.10P verify workpiece meets specifications workpiece is verified that it meets specifications by using inspection equipment

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-13.06.01L demonstrate knowledge of tapers, their applications and machining operations identify types of tapers and describe their applications
identify types of taper attachments and describe their applications and procedures for use
identify calculations required for tapers
identify methods used to check tapers and describe their associated procedures
identify methods used to turn tapers and describe their associated procedures
define terminology associated with taper turning
identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to taper turning
identify potential problems and describe their causes and solutions

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E-13.07 - Knurls using a conventional lathe

Essential Skills: Continuous Learning, Thinking, Oral Communication

E-13.07 - Knurls using a conventional lathe
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-13.07.01P determine operations to be performed operations to be performed are determined according to specifications
E-13.07.02P select knurling tool knurling tool is selected according to specifications
E-13.07.03P engage tool to workpiece tool is engaged to workpiece by hand feeding cross-slide
E-13.07.04P feed tool along required length of knurl tool is fed along required length of knurl
E-13.07.05P visually inspect workpiece throughout the process workpiece is visually inspected throughout the process
E-13.07.06P identify problems problems are identified
E-13.07.07P implement solutions problems are eliminated
E-13.07.08P verify workpiece meets specifications workpiece is verified that it meets specifications using inspection equipment

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-13.07.01L demonstrate knowledge of knurling operations describe the considerations to determine speed and feed for knurling operations
identify cutting fluids and coolants used during conventional lathe operations
identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to knurling
identify potential problems and describe their causes and solutions

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E-13.08 - Cuts grooves using a conventional lathe

Essential Skills: Numeracy, Document Use, Thinking

E-13.08 - Cuts grooves using a conventional lathe
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Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-13.08.01P determine operations to be performed operations to be performed are determined according to specifications
E-13.08.02P confirm the centre height and alignment of tool centre height and alignment of tool is confirmed
E-13.08.03P touch off tool on workpiece tool is touched off on workpiece to establish reference point
E-13.08.04P establish tool location from reference point tool location from reference point is established
E-13.08.05P feed tool into workpiece tool is fed into workpiece
E-13.08.06P measure and check groove throughout the process groove is measured and checked throughout the process to make adjustments according to specifications
E-13.08.07P identify problems problems are identified
E-13.08.08P implement solutions problems are eliminated
E-13.08.09P finish grooving operation grooving operation is finished according to specifications
E-13.08.10P verify workpiece meets specifications workpiece is verified that it meets specifications using inspection equipment

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-13.08.01L demonstrate knowledge of grooving operations describe the considerations to determine speed and feed for conventional lathe operations
identify cutting fluids and coolants used during conventional lathe operations
describe the procedures used to set speeds and feeds
identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to conventional lathes
identify potential problems and describe their causes and solutions

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E-13.09 - Cuts threads using a conventional lathe

Essential Skills: Thinking, Document Use, Numeracy

E-13.09 - Cuts threads using a conventional lathe
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-13.09.01P determine operations to be performed operations to be performed are determined according to specifications
E-13.09.02P set quick-change gear box quick-change gear box is set to required thread pitch
E-13.09.03P calculate and set-up required gear train gear train is calculated and set to required thread pitch
E-13.09.04P confirm the centre height and alignment of tool centre height and alignment of tool is confirmed
E-13.09.05P touch off tool on workpiece tool is touched off on workpiece to establish starting diameter
E-13.09.06P machine test pass test pass is machined to verify thread pitch
E-13.09.07P measure thread pitch thread pitch is measured using inspection equipment
E-13.09.08P machine workpiece workpiece is machined according to specifications
E-13.09.09P deburr threaded workpiece threaded workpiece is deburred to remove sharp edges
E-13.09.10P identify problems problems are identified
E-13.09.11P implement solutions problems are eliminated
E-13.09.12P verify workpiece meets specifications workpiece is verified that it meets specifications using inspection equipment

Range of Variables

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Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-13.09.01L demonstrate knowledge of threading operations identify methods used to cut threads and describe their associated procedures
describe the considerations to determine speed and feed
identify cutting fluids and coolants used
describe the procedures used to set speeds and feeds
identify methods used to cut multiple start threads and describe their associated procedures
describe the procedures used to deburr a workpiece
identify potential problems and describe their causes and solutions
describe the procedures used to check and measure threads using inspection equipment
identify types of threads, and describe their purpose, characteristics and applications

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E-13.10 - Parts off workpiece using a conventional lathe

Essential Skills: Numeracy, Document Use, Thinking

E-13.10 - Parts off workpiece using a conventional lathe
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Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-13.10.01P determine operations to be performed operations to be performed are determined according to specifications
E-13.10.02P confirm the centre height and alignment of tool centre height and alignment of tool is confirmed
E-13.10.03P touch off tool on workpiece tool is touched off on workpiece to establish reference point
E-13.10.04P establish tool location from reference point tool location from reference point is established
E-13.10.05P feed tool into workpiece and retrieve part tool is fed into workpiece and part is retrieved
E-13.10.06P identify problems problems are identified
E-13.10.07P implement solutions problems are eliminated
E-13.10.08P verify workpiece meets specifications workpiece is verified that it meets specifications using inspection equipment

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-13.10.01L demonstrate knowledge of parting off operations describe the considerations to determine speed and feed for conventional lathe operations
identify cutting fluids and coolants used during conventional lathe operations
describe the procedures used to set speeds and feeds
identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to conventional lathes
identify potential problems and describe their causes and solutions

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