In teaching the names of parts of the various machines, they are going to give each student a picture of the particular machine he is to work on; these pictures are numbered and on a separate sheet are the names of the corresponding parts. This is done so that they can be examined in the names of parts and not have the name in front of them to refer to.
Only regular factory production which must pass inspection is used for instruction.
In regard to instructors, they have taken a man from the tool room who is a mechanic and a good teacher. He can handle any and all of the machines and has the ability to tell what he knows in a clear way that is readily understood.
Most of the students in the training room at present have been hired from outside but as it is becoming better known among the men, the laborers are applying for admission in rapidly increasing numbers. They have several traveling salesmen, office men and a few who have taken their degree. These latter are not very satisfactory, however—they are not nearly so amenable to instruction as are men who have been brought up to work.
Their training period will probably extend from four or five days to as many weeks, depending on the adaptability of the student and the difficulty of the machine for which they are being trained.
Women have not yet been introduced on the heavier machines but it is intended to do so within the near future.
COURSE FOR LATHE OPERATOR
Names of parts of machine.
Names of cutting tools and their uses.
How to set tool properly and why.
Measuring instruments, uses and how to read.
Reading blue-prints.
Tools used about and in conjunction with lathe.
Files and filing.
Starting and stopping machine.
Changing spindle speed, back gear, etc.
Starting and stopping various feeds.
Changing feeds.
Centering round shafting.
Plain turning operations.
Face plate work, how set and centered.
Grinding cutting tools, clearance, rake, etc., and reasons therefor.
Cutting speeds and feed for various metals.
Lubricants and coolants, use and benefits.
Care and upkeep of machine.
Kinks and pointers.
(Signed) E. M. Pierce,
Supervisor of School.