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Perform wax injection of moulds for lost wax casting process

Perform wax injection of moulds for lost wax casting process

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM19011
State Code
OAU20
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
030713 - Metal Casting And Patternmaking
Original Release Date
24/01/2020
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to inject materials under pressure for investment and burn-out aspects within ‘lost wax' casting procedures.This unit applies primarily to organic and synthetic wax injection, but can include resin and plastic materials injected under pressure for investment and burn-out aspects within 'lost wax' casting procedures.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 2
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 Perform wax injection of moulds
  • 2.1 Select appropriate wax material according to design specification requirements
  • 2.2 Prepare injection tools and equipment
  • 2.3 Prepare moulds
  • 2.4 Carry out wax injection procedures
3 Remove and inspect patterns
  • 3.1 Remove wax pattern without damage and inspect
  • 3.2 Determine the action required when inspected wax patterns are imperfect and carry out the determined action
  • 3.3 Store according to SOPs and secure and clean work area
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5637 MEM19011B Perform wax injection of moulds for lost wax casting process Unit of competency