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Develop a new die or tool

Develop a new die or tool

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBTECH602
State Code
BAH88
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
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
030705 - Toolmaking
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
200
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to develop a new die or tool to meet a specified end use.This unit of competency applies to advanced technologists, technical experts or those in similar roles who are required to apply significant depth and breadth of theoretical polymer, product and process knowledge in order to confirm die/tool design requirements; design the die/tool; liaise with toolmaker to make the die; coordinate trials and ensure the die is functioning to specifications. The technologist will perform a lead technical role, typically as part of a die/tool design, development and implementation team, and is not required to demonstrate 'hands on' operation of equipment as part of this competency.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Confirm die requirements
  • 1.1 Communicate with customer and other key stakeholders and agree on product technical specification, product aesthetic requirements, timelines, cost, usage and other requirements
  • 1.2 Identify tool design/product design/process issues which may be in conflict and resolve
  • 1.3 Develop design brief, including relevant drawings, to meet needs
  • 1.4 Obtain 'sign off' on total design brief from all relevant persons
2 Develop concept design specification of new die
  • 2.1 Select materials of construction or range of materials and grades
  • 2.2 Select finish requirements for die/tool
  • 2.3 Design die/tool using mathematical techniques
  • 2.4 Validate die design specifications against die requirements and design brief
3 Liaise with toolmaker on die manufacture
  • 3.1 Discuss design brief and concept design with toolmaker
  • 3.2 Verify understanding of die/tool requirements and ability to meet requirements
  • 3.3 Negotiate contract to make die according to company policy and procedures
  • 3.4 Continue to liaise with toolmaker
4 Trial new die and determine modifications (if any) required
  • 4.1 Design trialling procedure to deliver required information
  • 4.2 Ensure health, safety and environment (HSE) requirements are stringently observed
  • 4.3 Coordinate the trialling of the new die/tool
  • 4.4 Interpret die/tool trial results and guide die trial process
  • 4.5 Tune process to optimise use of new die/tool
5 Bring new die into standard production
  • 5.1 Monitor initial production and adjust die, process and conditions to make the process a smooth operation
  • 5.2 Ensure process specifications reflect the optimised operation developed
  • 5.3 Ensure standard operating procedures (SOPs) are correct for the new product
  • 5.4 Ensure equipment and other hardware records are updated to reflect additions/changes
  • 5.5 Ensure project records are complete and all required reports have been completed and submitted
  • 5.6 Archive records according to company procedure
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7706 PMBTECH602B Develop a new die or tool Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODB33 PMBTECH602E Develop a new die or tool Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCU8 PMB60116 Advanced Diploma of Polymer Technology Qualification