After learning how to use a CNC lathe, you may benefit from taking an advanced class that will teach you how to make the most out of machine tools. Introductory courses often focus on learning how to set up equipment to perform test runs while also learning how to read and even create the CNC programs that are used to operate the machine.
As part of the training process for learning how to use machine tools, you may also practice drilling, facing, grooving, turning, and threading. Depending upon the breadth of the course, you may also be trained in program editing as well as learning how to make machine adjustments.
As part of an advanced course in machine tools, you may learn how to identify the need to make editing changes. Once you have identified the need for edits, you will learn how to perform necessary programming edits on machine tools. As part of the production process, you may often need to regulate and possibly even adjust the flow of coolant. An advanced training course will teach you how to do this. Finally, you will learn how to replace and repair tools as necessary.