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Trial a new injection moulding die

Trial a new injection moulding die

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD430E
State Code
ODA46
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/02/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/05/2021
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
19/05/2021
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to trial new injection moulding dies for thermoplastic moulding production, to both optimise existing production processes and install replacement dies.This unit applies to an experienced technician working alone or as part of a team.The unit principally refers to the standard die-trialling procedure for all dies, whether simple or complex types, and that the aim of the die trial is to audit the die and establish production settings or tooling modifications.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine trial requirements
  • 1.1 Gather and interpret all relevant, available information including job sheets from workplace and equipment documentation
  • 1.2 Confirm machine or equipment suitability to meet trial requirements
  • 1.3 Confirm die state in readiness for set-up to commence
  • 1.4 Confirm readiness of raw materials for use in trial
2. Set die and machine
  • 2.1 Follow safe working practices according to workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Fit and set up die according to trial requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Set up process conditions and machinery to meet product specifications and safe operational requirements during trial
  • 2.4 Dry cycle machine and die according to workplace procedures
3. Perform die trial
  • 3.1 Start trial process according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Identify and record variations according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Monitor control panel and interpret test results for fluctuations, variations and trends
  • 3.4 Determine process limitations with respect to product and production specifications
  • 3.5 Adjust controls to maintain parameters to job specifications based on interpretation of trial performance
4. Anticipate and solve process control variances
  • 4.1 Identify potential range of process control variances that may occur and their impact on product and production specifications
  • 4.2 Make adjustments to tooling and equipment and accurately record action taken according to workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Identify and respond to actual process control variances according to workplace procedures and their causes
  • 4.4 Monitor process control variances and corrective actions taken until resolved
  • 4.5 Accurately maintain records and logbooks
5. Complete trial
  • 5.1 Shut down equipment in normal and abnormal circumstances according to workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Accurately record and report on trial results
  • 5.3 Return machine to normal service according to production requirements and advise relevant personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAI10 PMBPROD430 Trial a new die/tool Unit of competency