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Evaluate mould design and gating

Evaluate mould design and gating

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM48008
State Code
OEU14
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030713 - Metal Casting And Patternmaking
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency defines the knowledge and skills required to evaluate mould design, gating, running and feeding of castings (known as methoding) including understanding the solidification process and techniques to eliminate defects to meet specified quality requirements.It applies where a technician will be required to examine a mould design and draw some conclusions as to the appropriateness of gating, running and feeding design, or alternatively make some recommendations as to design. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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 Identify job requirements from work information
2. Identify specification requirements for required casting
  • 2.1 Obtain all relevant job requirements and design specifications in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Identify and interpret drawing requirements and specifications
3. Evaluate proposed mould design for causes of potential defects
  • 3.1 Select running, gating and feeding principles and techniques relevant to the particular casting
  • 3.2 Apply relevant scientific principles and techniques
  • 3.3 Review placement and sizing of feeder heads
  • 3.4 Calculate the size and number of feeder heads and gating for castings
4. Report results
  • 4.1 Identify reporting requirements
  • 4.2 Prepare report to meet requirements
  • 4.3 Circulate and file report to procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9052 MSATCM403A Evaluate mould design and gating Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJC8 MEM50522 Diploma of Engineering - Materials Qualification