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Set up in-line bottom making machine for sack or bag manufacture

Set up in-line bottom making machine for sack or bag manufacture

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPCBF398
State Code
AUN28
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up in-line bottom making machines for the manufacture of sacks or bags with minimum downtime.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Set up and adjust units
  • 1.1 Job specifications are obtained and read, and tools and transfer segments are available for set up
  • 1.2 Draw rollers and nip rollers and transfer segments are positioned correctly and pressures calibrated with timing set
  • 1.3 Gears are changed and correctly set up
  • 1.4 Knife assembly for guillotining and serration measurements are set, and accurate timing assigned
  • 1.5 Pre-creaser blades are positioned in relation to one another and angular timing fixed
  • 1.6 Centre grippers are correct in size, pressures and positioning
  • 1.7 Vacuum holes are correctly positioned, and opening cylinder is set up and timed
  • 1.8 Bottom forming guides and bottom paste unit are set up
  • 1.9 Bottom closing and patch units are calibrated
  • 1.10 Delivery chute and bag counter are prepared and ready
2. Set up in-line units
  • 2.1 Correct perforation unit or perforation impression roller is set up
  • 2.2 Pick-up rollers are installed and pressure and time are fixed
  • 2.3 Tucking position, timing and depth are correctly set
  • 2.4 Glue patch applicator or glue impression roller is set up according to job specifications
  • 2.5 Press roller is positioned and pressured, and timing is programmed
  • 2.6 Doctor blades and hot melt unit are set up
  • 2.7 Timing between all units is checked for conformance with job specifications
  • 2.8 Gears are changed according to job specifications
  • 2.9 Settings and tensions of the raw material unwind and brake assembly are correct according to job specifications
3. Check availability of materials
  • 3.1 Cut tubes are available and stacked ready
  • 3.2 Adhesives are appropriate for the substrate, application process and machine
  • 3.3 Correct procedures for control of materials are followed
4. Check set up
  • 4.1 Work area is safe and ready for production according to safety requirements
  • 4.2 All details required for the job are checked again and confirmed against job specifications
  • 4.3 Settings are checked against specifications before production is commenced
  • 4.4 Machine is stepped to ensure scores and folds are in correct position, and paper tension is corrected/adjusted
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State Code National Code Title Type
D3072 ICPCF398C Set up in-line bottom making machine for sack or bag manufacture Unit of competency