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Manufacture cutting tools

Manufacture cutting tools

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3213
State Code
AXL48
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/05/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Field of Education
030705 - Toolmaking
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to manufacture cutting tools by selecting appropriate material and machining blanks to specified profiles. Work is completed in a wood products factory setting.The unit applies to Sawdoctor, Saw Repairer. No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select required material
  • 1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • 1.2 Obtain information about timber and equipment and review to determine preferred material type and cutting tool dimensions.
  • 1.3 Select appropriate personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness.
  • 1.4 Select material and cut to suitable lengths for machining cutting tool blank.
  • 1.5 Plan processes to produce blank in line with work order.
2. Machine blank
  • 2.1 Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices.
  • 2.2 Determine blank dimensions and tolerances in line with work order.
  • 2.3 Set up machining equipment in line with manufacturer’s recommendations and industry practices.
  • 2.4 Machine blank to required dimensions and tolerances using selected processes.
  • 2.5 Check blank surface finish and dimensions against specifications.
3. Machine required profiles
  • 3.1 Position blank in suitable attachments to machine tooth profiles.
  • 3.2 Complete set-up and machine blanks to ensure each tooth profile and dimension meets required tolerances.
  • 3.3 Check profile surface finish and dimensions against specifications.
  • 3.4 Dispose of sub-standard profiled material in line with environmental protection practices.
  • 3.5 Record and report processing problems and equipment faults to appropriate personnel.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5924 FPICOT3213B Manufacture cutting tools Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBM48 FWPCOT3281 Manufacture profile cutters Unit of competency