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Set advanced or complex injection moulding dies

Set advanced or complex injection moulding dies

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBTECH402E
State Code
ODB67
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/02/2021
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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
50
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to remove, refit and set advanced or complex 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 the advanced skills and knowledge needed for setting the class of large, complex or special-purpose production dies.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 advanced or complex dies
  • 1.1 Determine when changeover will be required, and plan requirements for die change
  • 1.2 Prepare dies and all required parts, tools and equipment related to changing advanced or complex dies
  • 1.3 Prepare the moulding machine for shutdown and die removal according to workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Take last-off samples from the machine for die reports
  • 1.5 Close down machine according to machine specifications and workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Prepare machine for changeover according to workplace procedures
2. Change dies
  • 2.1 Plan removal process according to equipment safety requirements, work health and safety regulations and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Remove, clean and store die according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Attach replacement die, ensuring that locating devices and marks are matches and securing devices are installed and tightened according to specifications
3. Set advanced or complex dies
  • 3.1 Set machine conditions for new die according to machine specifications
  • 3.2 Restart machine according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Run machine and die through dry cycle to check operation of die and power and control devices against die set-up specifications and product quality specifications
  • 3.4 Check a first-off sample for compliance with required standards
  • 3.5 Fine-tune settings and other production variables to meet specifications
  • 3.6 Accurately update workplace documentation and note any equipment variances between actual production and documented set-up conditions
4. Anticipate and rectify die-setting problems
  • 4.1 Identify potential problems that may occur during the die changing and setting process and their causes
  • 4.2 Determine, prioritise and implement preventative actions based on identified issues and causes
  • 4.4 Recommend improvements in systems or process to relevant personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
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State Code National Code Title Type
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