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Perform power hammer forging of complex shapes

Perform power hammer forging of complex shapes

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM06014
State Code
OFH47
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Pending
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/09/2025
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030799 - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to forge complex shapes using a power hammer where specialised methods of holding, positioning and lifting complex forgings are required. For the use of hand-held hammers to forge complex shapes, see MEM06009 Hand forge complex shapes.Where basic use of power hammer is required, MEM06002 Perform hammer forging should also be selected.Where the interpretation of technical drawings is required, MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.Where the selection and use of engineering measurement is required, MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.Where the selection and use of tools is required, MEM18001 Use hand tools and unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations should also be selected as appropriate.Commonwealth and state/territory laws and regulations governing work and training environments must be complied with.Band: AUnit Weight: 4
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, sketches, job sheets or work instructions
2. Set up and operate power hammer
  • 2.1 Set up power hammer and operate in accordance with SOPs to meet job requirements
  • 2.2 Select and use complex open die tooling, following safe operating procedures
3. Forge complex shapes
  • 3.1 Position the material to be forged in the forming equipment in accordance with SOPs
  • 3.2 Mark and measure hot forgings to meet specifications, making allowance for material shrinkage and oxidisation
  • 3.3 Use power hammer tools and fixtures attached to power hammer
  • 3.4 Check forging to ensure conformance to tolerances and specifications
  • 3.5 Handle forgings in accordance with WHS requirements and SOPs
4. Heat complex forgings
  • 4.1 Select plant and equipment to meet job requirements
  • 4.2 Apply techniques to heat complex forgings
  • 4.3 Perform preheating and post-forging heat treatment in accordance with procedures
  • 4.4 Apply correct techniques for handling hot metal, including balancing and pivoting
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAW54 MEM06008 Hammer forge complex shapes Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BOZ0 MEM31925 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade Qualification