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Sharpen tipped circular saw blades

Sharpen tipped circular saw blades

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPSAW3236
State Code
OBM22
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/05/2020
Field of Education
030715 - Precision Metalworking
Original Release Date
29/05/2020
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assess the tipped circular saw blade condition, set up for sharpening, and sharpen saw blades with an automated grinder. The unit applies to individuals who sharpen tipped circular saws in a saw technician workshop or sawmill.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for sharpening
  • 1.1 Review work order to determine job requirements and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Review workplace health and safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment, equipment lock-out and safe manual handling techniques
  • 1.3 Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with sharpening tipped circular saws
  • 1.4 Identify workplace environmental protection procedures for minimising and disposing of waste material, cleaning tools and equipment, and maximising energy efficiency
  • 1.5 Select appropriate tools and equipment to sharpen tipped circular saw blades, and check for operational effectiveness according to manufacturer recommendations
2. Assess tipped circular saw blade condition
  • 2.1 Assess cutting performance of blade and determine need to replace or sharpen
  • 2.2 Assess condition of prior repairs, teeth, kerf of the tips, and straightness of blade
3. Set up sharpening equipment
  • 3.1 Select sharpening machine with suitable grinding wheel diameter, and change or dress grinding wheel as required
  • 3.2 Adjust machine settings to suit required blade geometry
  • 3.3 Set saw blade in the machine to ensure tooth profile and geometry are maintained
  • 3.4 Prepare grinding coolant system according to manufacturer instructions
4. Sharpen tipped circular saw blade
  • 4.1 Select saw blade and grinding wheel angles, speeds and feeds to suit
  • 4.2 Sharpen tips to achieve required finish, maintaining original profile and pitch, according to industry standards
  • 4.3 Ensure variations in tooth height and depth of cut are within industry tolerances for concentricity
  • 4.4 Set stock removal rate, wheel speeds, and saw tooth feed rate to achieve industry standards of sharpness
  • 4.5 Remove tipped circular saw blades from sharpening equipment
  • 4.6 Dispose of unserviceable tipped circular saw blades according to environmental protection practices
  • 4.7 Identify routine processing and equipment faults, and resolve or report to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXJ96 FWPSAW3212 Sharpen tipped circular saws Unit of competency