Elements and Performance Criteria
- Select required material
- Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to manufacturing cutting tools are identified and followed
- Communication with others involved in this work is established and maintained in line with OHS and organisational requirements
- Work order is reviewed to determine cutting tool dimensions in line with site procedures
- Information about timber and equipment is obtained and reviewed to determine preferred material type
- Material is selected and cut to suitable lengths for machining cutting tool blank in line with site procedures
- Machine blank
- Processes to produce blank are determined in line with site requirements and job specifications
- Blank dimensions and tolerances are determined in line with work order and associated information
- Machining equipment and setups are performed in line with manufacturer recommendations and industry practices
- Blank is machined to required dimensions and tolerances using the selected processes
- Checking procedures are performed on blank surface finish and dimensions to ensure job requirements are met
- Machine required profiles
- Blank is positioned in suitable attachments in preparation for machining of tooth profiles
- Setups are performed in line with job requirements and site procedures
- Machining procedures are followed to ensure each tooth profile and dimension meets required dimensions and tolerance in line with site procedures and job requirements
- Checking procedures are performed on profile surface finish and dimensions to ensure job requirements are met
- Sub-standard cutting tools are dealt with in line with site procedures, manufacturer recommendations and environmental requirements
- Routine checks and maintenance procedures are conducted on cutting tools in line with manufacturer recommendations and site procedures