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Produce polymer patterns

Produce polymer patterns

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM04011
State Code
OAX26
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
31/03/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/04/2021
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
18/04/2021
Nominal Hours
72
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to design, manufacture and finish polymer patterns.It applies to the manufacture of investment casting dies and polymer patterns for medium production castings, core boxes, tooling aids and jigs and checking of fixtures. Construction includes solid polymer, filled, laminated fibreglass or metal inserts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 8
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
2 Inspect and prepare patterns and cores
  • 2.1 Inspect patterns or cores for appropriate surface finish and set up on jointline or flat board to specification
  • 2.2 Select appropriate parting agent and apply to polymer specifications
3 Manufacture moulds, patterns and tooling aids
  • 3.1 Select appropriate polymer materials to specification
  • 3.2 Mix polymer and hardener to correct ratios and specifications using standard safety and operating procedures
  • 3.3 Apply polymer to specification and use predetermined methods, ensuring that air is not entrapped in application, excessive heat is not generated and delamination does not occur in final use
  • 3.4 Strip, inspect, clean and repair pattern/core box as required
  • 3.5 Machine and finish faces of polymer pattern to specifications
  • 3.6 Apply appropriate method of location to patterns and core boxes
  • 3.7 Check polymer tooling for conformance to specifications as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5275 MEM04011B Produce polymer patterns Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEX15 MEM04038 Produce polymer patterns Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEJ8 MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering Qualification
BEK0 MEM50119 Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade Qualification