Basic Engine Lathe: Filing & Polishing on the Lathe is part 13 of the Basic Engine Lathe 14-part training series.

Filing and polishing are common practices in the machinist's trade. The workpiece is machined to close specifications, then filed and/or polished to give the specified diameter and a smooth, desirable surface finish. This course will show students how to perform filing and polishing operations on the engine lathe.

Course objectives include:

• Understand the necessary safety procedures for grinding a roughing tool
• Know proper roughing tool nomenclature
• Explain the procedure to follow for grinding a roughing tool.

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