Elements and Performance Criteria
- Cut blanks to size
- Materials list is read and interpreted, and the correct material for the job selected in accordance with organisation requirements
- Materials are cleaned to remove surface impurities
- Cutting equipment is set and adjusted to specifications to minimize waste
- Blanks are cut to specification using appropriate tools and cutting equipment
- Blanks are sorted and recorded for identified press production purposes
- Blanks are stacked in/on the appropriate containers/pallets for transportation
- Fabricate formed parts
- Materials list is read and interpreted to select and load blanks
- Specified amount of the correct lubricant is applied to the blank
- Waste is minimised by aligning the blank to specified press points on the die bed
- Formed parts are pressed to specification using the appropriate press equipment
- Formed parts are unloaded from press equipment and checked for specification and quality
- Faulty parts are marked and recorded according to organisation procedures
- Workflow and production schedule are recorded and maintained
- Maintain/changeover dies
- Die surfaces are steam cleaned and inspected for defects and conformity
- Damaged dies are marked for repair or disposal and appropriate personnel notified
- Undamaged dies are coated/covered to protect their surfaces and stored in designated areas
- Dies are pre-built on outside bolsters fitted to organisation specifications
- Die is removed/fitted in the sequence shown in the press set up specifications and aligned
- Press is tested by producing part samples which are checked against specification