Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 8:10 AM AWST
22/07/2026 8:10 AM AWST
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Set a die for injection moulding production
Set a die for injection moulding production
Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPREP304E
PMBPREP304E
State Code
ODB05
ODB05
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/05/2021
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
19/05/2021
Nominal Hours
26
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to remove, refit and set approved and operational dies used in injection moulding.This unit applies to an experienced technician working alone or as part of a team. The unit principally refers to an in-production changeover of the die or mould to make a new product, using dies or moulds that have been trialled and have approved set-up specifications.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to change dies
- 1.1 Determine when changeover will be required, and plan requirements for die change
- 1.2 Prepare dies and all required cores, parts, tools and equipment related to changing dies according to plan
- 1.3 Prepare moulding machine for shutdown and die removal according to plan
- 1.4 Take last-off samples from machine to inform die reports
- 1.5 Shut down machine according to machine specifications
- 1.6 Prepare machine for changeover according to workplace procedures
- 1.7 Plan a safe die removal process that meets workplace safety standards
2. Change dies
- 2.1 Remove, clean and store die according to workplace procedures
- 2.2 Assess die to establish if corrosion protection is required
- 2.3 Attach replacement die, ensuring that locating devices and marks are matched and securing devices are installed and tightened according to specifications
3. Set dies
- 3.1 Set machine conditions for new die according to machine specifications
- 3.2 Start up machine according to workplace procedures
- 3.3 Run machine and die through dry cycle according to workplace procedures
- 3.4 Check installation and operation of die against product quality specifications and expected operation standards
- 3.5 Check a first-off sample for compliance with required standards
- 3.6 Fine-tune settings and other production variables to improve output compliance
- 3.7 Ensure workplace documentation is up-to-date, including noting any equipment variances between actual production and documented set-up conditions
4. Anticipate and solve process control variances
- 4.1 Recognise existing or potential process control variances and their causes
- 4.2 Determine, prioritise and implement remedial and preventative actions based on identified issues and causes
- 4.3 Monitor process control variances and corrective actions taken until resolved
- 4.4 Identify possible system or process improvements and make recommendations to relevant personnel
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAJ40 | PMBPREP304 | Set a die | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGP1 | PMB30121 | Certificate III in Polymer Processing | Qualification |
| BGO8 | PMB40121 | Certificate IV in Polymer Technology | Qualification |