Sharpen band saws

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 10:04 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
FWPSAW3207

State Code
AXK01

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Transition (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

030715 - Precision Metalworking

Original Release Date

05/10/2016

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to assess the condition of band saw blades, set up the sharpening machine and sharpen saw blades with a grinder. Work is completed in a forest products factory setting.The unit applies to Sawdoctor, Saw Repairer, Sawyer.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for sharpening

1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
1.2 Select appropriate repair, maintenance and personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations.
1.3 Plan sharpening process in line with work order.

2. Assess condition and set up sharpening equipment

2.1 Follow organisational safety procedures thoughout all maintenance and repair processes.
2.2 Remove band saw blades from designated machinery.
2.3 Assess cutting performance of blade and determine need to replace or sharpen.
2.4 Assess condition of prior repairs and blade teeth, set and tension.
2.5 Select sharpening machine and change or dress grinding wheel.
2.6 Adjust machine settings to suit required blade geometry and set blade to manufacturer's recommendations.
2.7 Align blade tooth with machine feed mechanism.

3. Sharpen band saw blade

3.1 Conduct tests to ensure teeth and machine feed mechanism are aligned.
3.2 Establish depth of machine cut and in-feed from blade condition.
3.3 Monitor machine sharpening process to ensure correct grinding conditions and geometry.
3.4 Finalise process and check blade for sharpness, correct cutting angle and profile.
3.5 Identify damaged and exhausted saw blades and and dispose of these in line with environmental protection practices.
3.6 Package band saw for protection during return to service.
3.7 Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel.

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D6063	FPISAW3207B	Sharpen band saws	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OBM26	FWPSAW3232	Sharpen band saw blades	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BAK8	FWP30716	Certificate III in Sawdoctoring	Qualification
BAM5	FWP30316	Certificate III in Sawmilling and Processing	Qualification