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Hammer forge complex shapes

Hammer forge complex shapes

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM06008
State Code
OAW54
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/04/2021
Field of Education
030799 - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
18/04/2021
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to forge complex shapes using a power hammer where specialised methods of holding, positioning and lifting complex forgings are required.Where basic use of power hammer is required unit MEM06002 Perform hammer forging should also 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 engineering measurement is required unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.Where the selection and use of tools is required unit MEM18001 Use hand tools and unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations, should also be selected as appropriate.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, sketches, job sheets or work instructions
2 Set up and operate forging machine
  • 2.1 Set up forging machine, as required, and operate in accordance with specifications and SOPs
  • 2.2 Select and use complex open die tooling following safe operating procedures
3 Forge complex shapes and heavy parts
  • 3.1 Position the material to be forged in the forming equipment in accordance with SOPs
  • 3.2 Mark and measure hot forgings, as required, making allowance for material shrinkage and oxidisation
  • 3.3 Use hammer tools and fixtures attached to power hammer
  • 3.4 Check forging to ensure conformance to tolerances and specifications
  • 3.5 Handle forgings in a safe and correct manner
4 Heat complex forgings
  • 4.1 Select heating plant and equipment appropriate to work undertaken
  • 4.2 Apply techniques used to heat heavy and complex forgings
  • 4.3 Perform post-forging heating in accordance with procedures
  • 4.4 Apply correct techniques in handling of hot forgings
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5353 MEM06008A Hammer forge complex shapes Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFH47 MEM06014 Perform power hammer forging of complex shapes Unit of competency