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Carry out camshaft grinding
Carry out camshaft grinding
Unit of competency
National Code
AURTTM012
AURTTM012
State Code
AXA36
AXA36
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/07/2016
Field of Education
030503 - Vehicle Mechanics
Original Release Date
13/07/2016
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to grind engine camshafts to specific under sizes. It involves preparing for the task, determining camshaft damage and required repair action, preparing and using grinding machines to grind camshafts to specifications and workplace requirements, and completing workplace processes and documentation.It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The camshafts include those of engines in vehicles from all sectors of the industry.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to grind camshaft
- 1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
- 1.2 Camshaft is cleaned and inspected, lobe lift is measured, and condition is reported
- 1.3 Camshaft grinding information is sourced, procedures and methods are analysed, and appropriate grinding machine and master are selected for camshaft
- 1.4 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
- 1.5 Tools and measuring equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
- 1.6 Camshaft grinding wheel is dressed to match job requirements
- 1.7 Camshaft is positioned in grinder and clamped according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures, and centre run-out and bend are checked
2. Grind camshaft lobes
- 2.1 Camshaft grinder movement is set to master according to manufacturer procedures, and position of camshaft to master is verified statically
- 2.2 First set of camshaft lobes are ground according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
- 2.3 Master is re-phased to suit next cylinder’s lobes, and lobes are ground according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
- 2.4 Remaining camshaft lobes are ground according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
- 2.5 Camshaft is measured to ensure compliance with specifications and that base circles are true
3. Finish camshaft grinding
- 3.1 Camshaft is prepared for phosphating according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
- 3.2 Camshaft is phosphated according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
- 3.3 Journals are linished according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
- 3.4 Camshaft profile is identified on camshaft according to workplace procedures
- 3.5 Bright surfaces are treated with rust prevention solution and camshaft is prepared for further process or storage according to workplace procedures
4. Complete work processes
- 4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure finished work complies with workplace requirements and camshaft is presented ready for use or storage
- 4.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
- 4.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
- 4.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAB8 | AUR31316 | Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning | Qualification |