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Swage and shape saw blades

Swage and shape saw blades

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3294
State Code
OBM35
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/05/2020
Field of Education
030715 - Precision Metalworking
Original Release Date
29/05/2020
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to widen and press into shape through a cold forming process the cutting points of saw teeth to create a block that has the required hook, back, tangential and radial clearance angles for efficient saw operation. The unit applies to individuals who swage and shape saw blades in a saw technician workshop or sawmill.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work
  • 1.1 Review work order to determine job requirements and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Review environmental protection procedures and workplace health and safety requirements, including the use of personal protective equipment, equipment lock-out and safe manual handling techniques
  • 1.3 Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with swaging and shaping saw blades
  • 1.4 Identify and implement workplace procedures for disposing of and minimising waste material, cleaning tools and equipment, and maximising energy efficiency
  • 1.5 Identify required swage shape and thickness from industry standards, existing saws and relevant records
  • 1.6 Select appropriate tools and equipment, and check for operational effectiveness
  • 1.7 Confirm that specifications for swaging and shaping saw blades match industry standards, workplace tolerances, requirements for materials to be sawn, speed, cutting angle and sawing process
2. Set up equipment
  • 2.1 Set up swage and shaping equipment to meet production requirements
  • 2.2 Check die or swage clamp or vice shape against required shape, clearances and kerf, and change as required
  • 2.3 Secure saw blade in a swage clamp or vice or swager with teeth aligned to swager or vice shape
  • 2.4 Lubricate surfaces to be swaged
3. Swage teeth
  • 3.1 Use equipment according to workplace safety procedures, manufacturer instructions and environmental protection practices
  • 3.2 Complete trial swage, check and adjust swaging setup
  • 3.3 Accept or reject trialled material and dispose of according to environmental protection practices
  • 3.4 Inspect swage shape and thickness, and measure for tangential and radial clearance and kerf
  • 3.5 Adjust swaging operation to meet production specifications
  • 3.6 Check dies for wear and adjust to ensure accurate operation
  • 3.7 Swage remaining teeth according to production and manufacturer specifications
4. Shape teeth
  • 4.1 Remove excess material resulting from the swaging process
  • 4.2 Complete trial shape and check tooth tolerances, adjusting as required
  • 4.3 Accept or reject trialled material and dispose of according to environmental protection practices
  • 4.4 Assess shape and check tooth alignment, adjusting remaining teeth as required
  • 4.5 Record and report processing problems and equipment faults to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXL47 FWPCOT3215 Swage and shape saw blades Unit of competency