Elements and Performance Criteria
- Observe safety precautions
- Determine job requirements
- Perform spinning operations
- Spinning speeds are calculated for various metals and metal thicknesses using appropriate mathematical techniques and reference materials.
- Correct back centre and form chucks are selected and mounted in accordance with procedures and specifications.
- Prepared disc is mounted for forming.
- A full range of spinning accessories is used including: back centre, various chucks, trimming accessories, blank centre equipment and tee-rest.
- Spinning operations are performed to specifications.
- Check components for conformance to specifications
- Remove and store components
- Adjust and maintain spinning lathe