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Program coordinate measuring machines (advanced)

Program coordinate measuring machines (advanced)

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM12022
State Code
OAV36
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to write, trial and edit programs for a range of coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) to measure features of parts in multiple planes using multiple probes. Where programming using single probes in a single plane is required unit MEM12021 Program coordinate measuring machines should be selected.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 2
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
  • 1.5 Determine part parameters and measurement requirements
  • 1.6 Establish program attributes according to SOPs
2 Determine probe configuration for multiple probes
  • 2.1 Determine probe configuration
  • 2.2 Determine probe angles and qualify multiple probes
3 Create multiple direct computer control (DCC) alignment
  • 3.1 Create multiple DCC alignment according to SOPs
  • 3.2 Integrate DCC sub-routines
4 Construct advanced geometric features
  • 4.1 Determine and construct geometric features
  • 4.2 Dimension features according to specifications
5 Review and maintain part programs/system
  • 5.1 Review/edit part programs to comply with changes to specifications
  • 5.2 Change system wide options
  • 5.3 Output results to various formats according to SOPs
  • 5.4 Archive and back up programs
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5491 MEM12022B Program coordinate measuring machines (advanced) Unit of competency