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

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

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPCBF399
State Code
AUN08
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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 tube 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 are available for set up
  • 1.2 Draw rollers are positioned correctly and pressures calibrated
  • 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 Nip roller position, timing and pressures are set
  • 1.6 Pre-creaser blades are positioned in relation to one another, and angular timing fixed
  • 1.7 Centre grippers are correct in size, pressures and positioning
  • 1.8 Vacuum holes are correctly positioned and timed
2. Prepare materials for manufacturing process
  • 2.1 Substrate reels are positioned in correct unwind direction and in correct order, and web position, tension and web aligner are set up
  • 2.2 Reels are loaded according to work health and safety requirements, manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 2.3 Adhesives are appropriate for the substrate, application process and machine
  • 2.4 Correct procedures for control of materials are followed
3. Check set up
  • 3.1 Work area is safe and ready for production according to safety requirements
  • 3.2 All details required for the job are checked again and confirmed against job specifications
  • 3.3 Settings are checked against specifications before production starts
  • 3.4 Machine is stepped to ensure scores and folds are in correct position and paper tension is corrected/adjusted
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3073 ICPCF399C Set up in-line tube making machine for sack or bag manufacture Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFB9 ICP31320 Certificate III in Print Binding, Finishing and Packaging Qualification