Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify static machines suitable for aluminium fabrication, their operation and safety requirements
- Types of aluminium and uPVC fabrication static machines are identified, including their purpose and limitations
- Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to operation of static machines for aluminium and uPVC materials fabrication are verified and complied with
- The method of operation for static machines is identified in accordance with manufacturer operating instructions
- Prepare static machines for use
- Fabrication requirements are determined from drawings and specifications in a logical machining order to suit the job, following workplace procedures
- Necessary tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment, are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the fabrication process, serviceable and in a safe condition
- Extrusions are measured and marked according to drawings and specifications
- Machines are set up for the required operating process with fences and guides locked into position in accordance with manufacturer instructions
- Operate machine
- Machine start-up procedure is carried out and checked
- Extrusions are handled carefully and masked, where necessary, to protect finishes from damage and fed to the machine in accordance with operating procedures
- Extrusion is set up and held in place, where applicable, for mobile machinery and moving table operations
- Machine is operated in accordance with its designed capacity, job requirements and manufacturer instructions with excess lubricant and cuttings cleaned from extrusions, tools and equipment regularly
- Machine shutdown procedure is carried out in accordance with manufacturer instructions after completion of the job and checked for safety
- Check machine and attachments for serviceability
- Complete machining operations
- Tools, equipment and unused materials are cleaned, removed and stored appropriately
- Waste and scrap material are removed for disposal or recycling, as required
- Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of, as appropriate
- Workplace documentation is completed, as required, according to workplace procedures