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Replace tungsten tips

Replace tungsten tips

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPSAW3218
State Code
AXJ90
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
21/02/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Field of Education
030715 - Precision Metalworking
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to remove worn tungsten tips from saw blades and to braze, anneal, clean and prepare replacement tips for grinding and return to service. Work is completed in a forest products factory setting.The unit applies to Sawdoctor, Saw Repairer. No licensing, legislative, regulatory, 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 and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • 1.2 Select appropriate repair, maintenance and personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations.
  • 1.3 Plan replacement process in line with work order.
2. Remove worn tips
  • 2.1 Follow organisational safety procedures throughout all maintenance and repair processes.
  • 2.2 Clean foreign matter from saw and check for defects.
  • 2.3 Identify and mark broken tips.
  • 2.4 Remove broken tips minimising damage to the tooth seat and dispose of in line with environmental protection practices.
  • 2.5 Repair tooth seats to specified tolerance and dimensions.
3. Replace tips
  • 3.1 Set up saw in brazing jig in line with manufacturer's instructions.
  • 3.2 Select brazing material and suitable technique for application and heat control.
  • 3.3 Select appropriate replacement tip and braze into position.
  • 3.4 Trial weld one tip and adjust to confirm weld pressure, current temperature and annealing settings against specifications.
  • 3.5 Segregate and dispose of tips with sub-standard welds in line with environmental protection practices.
  • 3.6 Set manual or automatic feeds in line with number of tips to be welded.
  • 3.7 Complete tip replacement regularly; check and adjust annealing process temperatures to keep within specified range.
  • 3.8 Remove surplus brazing material from saw surfaces and dress tip faces for sharpening.
  • 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
D6074 FPISAW3218B Replace tungsten tips Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBM12 FWPSAW3247 Replace tungsten tips Unit of competency