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Replace Stellite tips

Replace Stellite tips

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPSAW3238
State Code
OBM20
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 remove worn Stellite tips from saw blades and to weld, anneal, clean and prepare replacement tips for grinding and return to service. The unit applies to individuals who replace Stellite tips 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 replacement
  • 1.1 Review work order to determine job requirements and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Review environmental protection procedures and workplace health and safety requirements, 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 replacing Stellite tips
  • 1.4 Identify and implement workplace procedures for minimising waste material and maximising energy efficiency
  • 1.5 Select appropriate tools and equipment, and check for operational effectiveness according to manufacturer recommendations
  • 1.6 Plan replacement process according to work order
2. Prepare tips
  • 2.1 Remove and replace saw blade according to manufacturer instructions
  • 2.2 Clean saw of foreign matter and check for defects
  • 2.3 Assess saw blade and tip cutting edge condition
  • 2.4 Determine tips requiring replacement and compare, check and mark against tolerances
  • 2.5 Clean saw, tip and machine contact surfaces to ensure set-up accuracy and efficient heat flow during silver brazing and welding
3. Replace tips
  • 3.1 Set up saw in brazing jig/tipping machine in line with manufacturer instructions
  • 3.2 Select consumable material and a suitable technique for application and heat control
  • 3.3 Braze or weld one tip into position and check the replacement tip meets enterprise clearance specifications
  • 3.4 Trial braze or weld one tip and make necessary adjustments to confirm new tip has correct height, hook angle and side clearances
  • 3.5 Set manual or automatic feeds according to the number of tips to be welded
  • 3.6 Complete tip replacement and, when required, adjust annealing temperature to the specified range
  • 3.7 Repair damaged tips and dispose of irreparable tips according to environmental protection requirements
  • 3.8 Clean saw blade and tip surface before checking tip tolerances against specifications
  • 3.9 Identify routine processing and equipment faults, and resolve or report to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXJ89 FWPSAW3219 Replace stellite tips Unit of competency