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Set advanced or complex dies

Set advanced or complex dies

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBTECH402
State Code
BAI04
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to set and remove advanced or complex dies as typically used for injection or blow moulding.This unit of competency applies to technicians or those in similar roles who are required to plan the die changeover, remove and replace the die, set machine conditions, fine tune settings and production variables to achieve desired results, and rectify production/quality problems.This unit of competency applies to a technician applying specialised theoretical and technical knowledge and well developed skills in situations that require autonomy, discretion and judgement. The person may work alone or as a member of a team or group and will work in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor, as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to change advanced or complex die
  • 1.1 Determine when changeover will be required, and plan requirements for die change
  • 1.2 Prepare dies and all equipment related to the advanced or complex die change
  • 1.3 Prepare the moulding machine for die removal according to enterprise procedures
2 Change dies
  • 2.1 Remove die according to enterprise procedures, in a safe, systematic and time efficient manner
  • 2.2 Clean and store die according to workplace procedures applying corrosion protection if required.
  • 2.3 Prepare the moulding machine according to procedures
  • 2.4 Attach replacement die to the machine according to procedures
3 Set advanced or complex die
  • 3.1 Set machine conditions for new die
  • 3.2 Restart machine in accordance with procedure
  • 3.3 Dry cycle machine and die according to enterprise procedures
  • 3.4 Check operation of die and power and control devices against die set up specifications.
  • 3.5 Check the first-off sample for compliance with required standards
  • 3.6 Fine tune settings and other production variables as required
  • 3.7 Note any equipment variances between actual production and documented set up conditions
  • 3.8 Complete workplace documentation and report to appropriate personnel
4 Anticipate die setting problems
  • 4.1 Identify potential problems which may occur during the die changing and setting process
  • 4.2 Determine possible causes of these problems
  • 4.3 Identify most likely causes and prioritise appropriate actions
  • 4.4 Rectify problems using appropriate solutions within area of responsibility
  • 4.5 Recommend improvements in systems or procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7690 PMBTECH402B Set advanced or complex dies Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODB67 PMBTECH402E Set advanced or complex injection moulding dies Unit of competency