INTERNSHIP REPORT ON LATHE MACHINE WORK
Name: [Your Name]
College: [Your College Name]
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Internship Duration: 30 Days
Company/Workshop Name: [XYZ Engineering Works]
INDEX:
1. Introduction
2. Objectives of Internship
3. Introduction to Lathe Machine
4. Types of Lathe Machines
5. Main Parts of a Lathe
6. Tools Used in Lathe Work
7. Lathe Operations Learned
- Facing
- Turning
- Drilling
- Boring
- Thread Cutting
8. Safety Precautions
9. Daily Work Summary (Week-wise)
10. Skills Acquired
11. Conclusion
12. Acknowledgement
1. INTRODUCTION
During my internship, I got hands-on experience on various lathe machine operations which helped
me understand practical machining and manufacturing processes.
2. OBJECTIVES OF INTERNSHIP
- Understand basic and advanced lathe machine operations.
- Gain hands-on experience with industrial machinery.
- Learn safety protocols and tool handling.
3. INTRODUCTION TO LATHE MACHINE
A lathe machine is used to rotate a workpiece against a cutting tool. It is one of the most important
machines in manufacturing industries.
4. TYPES OF LATHE MACHINES
- Speed lathe
- Engine lathe
- Bench lathe
- Toolroom lathe
- CNC lathe
5. MAIN PARTS OF A LATHE
- Bed
- Headstock
- Tailstock
- Carriage
- Chuck
- Tool Post
- Lead Screw
6. TOOLS USED IN LATHE WORK
- Cutting tools
- Boring bars
- Threading tools
- Knurling tools
7. LATHE OPERATIONS LEARNED
- FACING: Flattening the surface of the job.
- TURNING: Reducing diameter.
- DRILLING: Making a hole using drill bit.
- BORING: Enlarging an existing hole.
- THREAD CUTTING: Internal and external threads using threading tool.
8. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
- Wear safety goggles and gloves.
- Ensure workpiece is tightly clamped.
- Avoid loose clothing and accessories.
- Always turn off the machine before adjustments.
9. DAILY WORK SUMMARY
Week 1: Introduction to workshop, lathe machine basics
Week 2: Hands-on facing and turning operations
Week 3: Drilling and thread cutting
Week 4: Final project work and viva preparation
10. SKILLS ACQUIRED
- Practical knowledge of machining
- Tool selection and handling
- Understanding machine operations
- Workshop safety practices
11. CONCLUSION
The internship provided valuable experience and insight into real-world lathe machine operations. It
helped build both technical and safety skills.
12. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I am thankful to my college, faculty members, and the workshop supervisor for their guidance and
support throughout the internship.