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Perform routine sharpening and maintenance of production tools and cutters

Perform routine sharpening and maintenance of production tools and cutters

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM07029
State Code
OAW26
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/01/2020
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
24/01/2020
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to prepare, grind, check and reassemble production tooling and applies to the routine sharpening and maintenance of production tools/cutters in a production machining environment. Where machine setting is required unit MEM07003 Perform routine machine setting should also be selected.Where more advanced tool and cutter grinding operations is required unit MEM07010 Perform tool and cutter grinding operations should be selected.Where the interpretation of technical drawings is required unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.Where the selection and use of power tools/hand held operations is required unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations should also be selected.This unit should not be selected when unit MEM07010 Perform tool and cutter grinding operations has already been selected.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. 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, job sheets or work instructions
2 Prepare for tool and cutter grinding
  • 2.1 Disassemble production tooling, as required to facilitate sharpening in accordance with SOPs
  • 2.2 Select tool and cutter grinding wheels, balance and dress in accordance with job instructions
  • 2.3 Mount fixtures or locating tools/cutters to be sharpened in accordance with procedures
3 Set up machine and perform tool and cutter grinding
  • 3.1 Mount tools and cutters to be sharpened in predetermined fixtures
  • 3.2 Sharpen tools and cutters in accordance with defined procedures
4 Check tools/cutters for conformance to specification
  • 4.1 Inspect, check and measure tools/cutters for conformance to specifications
  • 4.2 Inspect, check and measure assembled tooling for conformance to specifications
  • 4.3 Reassemble production tooling and install inserts in accordance with job instructions
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5374 MEM07029B Perform routine sharpening/maintenance of production tools and cutters Unit of competency