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Assess and maintain band saw wheels

Assess and maintain band saw wheels

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPSAW3240
State Code
OBM18
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/05/2020
Field of Education
030715 - Precision Metalworking
Original Release Date
29/05/2020
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to fit special wheel dressing equipment to band mill wheels, resurface the wheel profiles and re-assemble the band mill in readiness for production. The unit applies to individuals who recondition band saw wheels in forest and forest product factory settings.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for reconditioning
  • 1.1 Review work order to determine job requirements and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Review environmental protection procedures and workplace health and safety requirements, including use of personal protective equipment, equipment lock-out and safe manual handling techniques
  • 1.3 Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with reconditioning band saw wheels
  • 1.4 Identify and implement workplace procedures for minimising waste material and maximising energy efficiency
  • 1.5 Select appropriate tools and equipment, and check for operational effectiveness according to manufacturer recommendations
2. Assess and resurface wheel profile
  • 2.1 Inspect and measure band wheel to identify wear and level of stock removal required
  • 2.2 Service, fit and align wheel resurfacing equipment to band wheel according to manufacturer instructions and recommended tolerances
  • 2.3 Make a trial cut to check and further align resurfacer
  • 2.4 Dress band wheel to remove all wear, ensuring face is not hollow
  • 2.5 Control resurfacing feeds to obtain required band wheel profile and finish
  • 2.6 Measure band wheel to ensure wheel diameter meets workplace requirements
  • 2.7 Measure band wheel profile to ensure resurfacing has achieved required profile
3. Re-assemble band saw
  • 3.1 Remove resurfacing equipment and base plate from band saw when resurfacing is complete
  • 3.2 Re-assemble band saw components according to manufacturer instructions
  • 3.3 Set up band saw blade on saw according to the specified alignment
  • 3.4 Test the band saw blade and saw to ensure correct operation
  • 3.5 Remove isolation padlocks or tags at the completion of work according to workplace safety procedures
  • 3.6 Identify routine processing and equipment faults, and resolve or report to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXJ85 FWPSAW3222 Recondition band mill wheels Unit of competency