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Sharpen circular saw blades

Sharpen circular saw blades

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPSAW3233
State Code
OBM24
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 and sharpen circular saw blades with an automatic or manually controlled grinder. The unit applies to individuals who sharpen circular saw blades used in a saw technician workshop or timber processing facility.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 work
  • 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 circular saw blades
  • 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 equipment for grinding, and check for safety and operational effectiveness according to manufacturer specifications
2. Assess saw blade condition and set up the grinder
  • 2.1 Remove and replace saw blades from sawing equipment
  • 2.2 Assess cutting performance of the blade and determine the need to replace or sharpen
  • 2.3 Assess prior repairs and condition of teeth, set and straightness of blade
  • 2.4 Select grinding machine with suitable wheel characteristics, diameter and thickness and dress and profile wheel to match saw blade profile requirements
  • 2.5 Adjust grinding machine settings to suit required tooth profile geometry, blade set or kerf, blade thickness and diameter to manufacturer recommendations
  • 2.6 Set up saw blade in the grinder with appropriate attachments for tooth pitch
3. Sharpen circular saw blade
  • 3.1 Grind saw blade body before sharpening the tooth to maintain clearance
  • 3.2 Grind tooth profiles to achieve required sharpness, surface finish and back clearance angle
  • 3.3 Maintain tooth profile to industry standards
  • 3.4 Keep variations in tooth height within industry or manufacturer tolerances for concentricity
  • 3.5 Control wheel and saw hand feeds to minimise wear, avoid burn marks and maintain smooth surface finish
  • 3.6 Identify damaged and exhausted circular saw blades and dispose of these according to workplace procedures and environmental protection practices
  • 3.7 Clean the work area and equipment
  • 3.8 Identify and record routine processing and equipment faults, and resolve or report to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXJ99 FWPSAW3208 Sharpen circular saws Unit of competency