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Task B-6 Machines components using stationary and portable power tools
Task descriptor
Cabinetmakers prepare wood and sheet goods in a variety of shapes and sizes according to drawings and specifications. This process modifies materials, changing them from a rough product to a processed state after which they are ready to be assembled.
B-6.01 - Breaks out solid wood
B-6.01 - Breaks out solid wood
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| B-6.01.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to application requirements |
| B-6.01.02P |
check moisture content |
moisture content is checked according to industry standards |
| B-6.01.03P |
develop and review cut list |
cut list is developed and reviewed to optimize material according to project specifications |
| B-6.01.04P |
ensure inventory is available |
inventory is available according to project specifications considering waste factors |
| B-6.01.05P |
select required lumber thickness and width |
required lumber thickness and width is selected according to project specifications (cut list) |
| B-6.01.06P |
recognize material defects |
material defects are recognized and assessed according to industry standards |
| B-6.01.07P |
select wood |
wood is selected according to desired visual aesthetic and project specifications |
| B-6.01.08P |
cut wood to rough length and width |
wood is cut to rough length and width according to project specifications |
Range of variables
- tools and equipment include: radial arm saws, chop saws, table saws, pop-up saws
- industry standards include: AWMAC, AWI, WI, CKCA, shop-specific standard
- defects include: mineral stains, knots, insect damage, heartwood/sapwood, checks
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| B-6.01.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of breaking out solid wood, and its characteristics and applications |
describe properties and characteristics of wood |
| describe how to determine required dimensions and quantities of solid wood |
| identify species of solid wood |
| B-6.01.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to break out solid wood |
identify tools and equipment used for breaking out solid wood, and describe their procedures for use |
| describe procedures to break out solid wood |
Range of variables
- properties and characteristics of wood include: cut, grain direction, density, colours
- species include: birch, maple, walnut, fir, oak, pine
- tools and equipment include: radial arm saws, chop saws, table saws, pop-up saws
B-6.02 - Dresses solid wood
B-6.02 - Dresses solid wood
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| B-6.02.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to application requirements |
| B-6.02.02P |
joint, plane and rip solid wood to desired width and thickness |
solid wood is jointed, planed and ripped to desired width and thickness according to project specifications |
| B-6.02.03P |
determine suitability of board |
suitability of board is determined by interpreting board characteristics according to project specifications |
| B-6.02.04P |
determine lengths |
lengths are determined according to project specifications |
| B-6.02.05P |
cut board to length |
board is cut to length according to project specifications |
| B-6.02.06P |
correct performance problems |
performance problems are corrected according to industry standards |
Range of variables
- tools and equipment include: jointers, planers, saws
- board characteristics include: crooks, grain direction, checks
- performance problems include: tear-out, burning
- industry standards include: AWMAC, AWI, WI, CKCA, shop-specific standard
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| B-6.02.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of dressing solid wood, and its characteristics and applications |
describe properties and characteristics of wood |
| describe how to determine required dimensions and quantities of solid wood |
| describe sequence of dressing operations |
| describe causes of performance problems |
| B-6.02.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to dress solid wood |
identify tools and equipment used to dress solid wood, and describe their procedures for use |
| describe procedures to dress solid wood |
Range of variables
- properties and characteristics of wood include: cut, grain direction, density, colours
- performance problems include: tear-out, burning
- tools and equipment include: jointers, planers, saws
B-6.03 - Shapes solid wood
B-6.03 - Shapes solid wood
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| B-6.03.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to application requirements |
| B-6.03.02P |
verify shape and dimensions |
shape and dimensions are verified according to drawings and project specifications |
| B-6.03.03P |
select and change cutting tool components |
cutting tool components are selected and changed according to application requirements |
| B-6.03.04P |
avoid tear outs |
tear outs are avoided by reading grain direction |
| B-6.03.05P |
shape solid wood |
solid wood is shaped according to project specifications |
| B-6.03.06P |
profile solid wood |
solid wood is profiled according to project specifications |
| B-6.03.07P |
secure project to jig |
project is secured to jig using holding devices |
| B-6.03.08P |
set up stock feeders |
stock feeders are set up to accommodate width and thicknesses of solid wood |
Range of variables
- tools and equipment include: jigs, templates, band saws, lathes, shapers, routers
- cutting tool components include: blades, knives, router bits
- holding devices include: clamps, stops, pneumatic devices
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| B-6.03.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of shaping solid wood, and associated characteristics and applications |
describe properties and characteristics of wood |
| identify types of edge treatments, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| identify adhesives for edging and automated applications, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| identify types of joints, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| describe causes of performance problems |
| B-6.03.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to shape solid wood |
identify tools and equipment used to shape solid wood, and describe their procedures for use |
| describe procedures to determine dimensions and shape required of finished product |
| describe procedures to shape solid wood |
Range of variables
- properties and characteristics of wood include: cut, grain direction, density, colours
- edge treatments include: polyvinyl chloride (PVC), solid wood, high pressure decorative laminate (HPDL)
- joints include: dowel, biscuit, dovetail, finger, hardware, rabbets, dados, mitres, mortise and tenon
- performance problems include: tear-out, burning
- tools and equipment include: jigs, templates, band saws, lathes, shapers, routers
B-6.04 - Breaks out sheet materials
B-6.04 - Breaks out sheet materials
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| B-6.04.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to application requirements |
| B-6.04.02P |
develop and review cut list |
cut list is developed and reviewed to optimize material according to project specifications |
| B-6.04.03P |
determine edge treatment |
edge treatment is determined according to project specifications and adjustments made to cut list |
| B-6.04.04P |
determine type of sheet material |
type of sheet material is determined according to availability of stock and project specifications |
| B-6.04.05P |
ensure panel saw blades are sharp and scoring blades are aligned |
panel saw blades are sharp and scoring blades are aligned |
| B-6.04.06P |
cut sheet material to size |
sheet material is cut to size according to project specifications |
Range of variables
- tools and equipment include: panel saws, automated equipment, table saws, routers
- sheet materials include: melamine, particle board, MDF, hardboard, plywood
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| B-6.04.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of sheet material, and its characteristics and applications |
identify types of sheet material, and describe their properties and characteristics |
| describe how to determine dimensions and quantities of sheet material |
| identify and describe characteristics of cut list |
| identify types of joints, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| describe causes of performance problems |
| identify types of edge treatments, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| identify adhesives for edging and automated applications, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| B-6.04.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to break out sheet material |
identify tools and equipment used for breaking out sheet material, and describe their procedures for use |
| describe procedures to determine dimensions and shape required of finished product |
| describe procedures to break out sheet material |
Range of variables
- sheet materials include: melamine, particle board, MDF, hardboard, plywood
- characteristics of cut list include: edge treatments, material thickness, joints, grain direction
- joints include: dowel, biscuit, dovetail, finger, hardware, rabbets, dados, mitres, mortise and tenon
- performance problems include: chipping, burning, uneven edge
- edge treatments include: PVC, solid wood, HPDL
- tools and equipment include: panel saws, automated equipment, table saws, router
B-6.05 - Machines sheet materials
B-6.05 - Machines sheet materials
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| B-6.05.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to application requirements |
| B-6.05.02P |
select tools and equipment accessories |
tools and equipment accessories are selected according to application requirements |
| B-6.05.03P |
verify cut list and edge treatments |
cut list and edge treatments are verified according to project specifications |
| B-6.05.04P |
ensure panels are square, cut to size and chip free |
panels are square, cut to size and chip free according to industry standards |
| B-6.05.05P |
select, apply and trim edge treatment |
edge treatment is selected according to project specifications, and applied and trimmed according to application requirements |
| B-6.05.06P |
shape sheet materials |
sheet materials are shaped using tools and equipment |
| B-6.05.07P |
drill and route panel |
panel is drilled and routed according to project specifications |
Range of variables
- tools and equipment include: edge bander, routers, shapers, line drills, edge sanders, jigs, templates
- tools and equipment accessories include: router bits, blades, drill bits
- industry standards include: AWMAC, AWI, WI, CKCA, shop-specific standard
- sheet materials include: melamine, particle board, MDF, hardboard, plywood
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| B-6.05.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of sheet materials, and their properties, characteristics and applications |
identify sheet materials, and describe their properties, characteristics and applications |
| describe how to determine required dimensions and quantities sheet materials |
| describe sequence of machining operations |
| identify types of edge treatments, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| identify adhesives for edging and automated applications, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| identify sheet thicknesses and sizes, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| identify types of joints, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| describe causes of performance problems |
| B-6.05.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to machine sheet material |
identify tools and equipment used for machining sheet material, and describe their procedures for use |
| describe procedures to determine dimensions and shape required of finished product |
| describe procedures to machine sheet material |
Range of variables
- sheet materials include: melamine, particle board, MDF, hardboard, plywood
- edge treatments include: PVC, solid wood, HPDL
- joints include: dowel, biscuit, dovetail, finger, hardware, rabbets, dados, mitres, mortise and tenon
- performance problems include: chipping, burning, uneven edge
- tools and equipment include: edge bander, routers, shapers, line drills, edge sanders, jigs, templates
B-6.06 - Machines joints
B-6.06 - Machines joints
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| B-6.06.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to application requirements |
| B-6.06.02P |
verify cut list and machining details |
cut list and machining details are verified to ensure they meet project specifications |
| B-6.06.03P |
select joints |
joints are selected according to drawings and project specifications |
| B-6.06.04P |
use templates for placement and accuracy of repetitive joints |
templates are used for placement and accuracy of repetitive joints according to application requirements |
| B-6.06.05P |
fabricate joints |
joints are fabricated and tested for accuracy according to industry standards |
Range of variables
- tools and equipment includes: biscuit joiners, drills, routers, dovetail machine, saws
- joints include: dowel, biscuit, dovetail, finger, hardware, rabbets, dados, mitres, mortise and tenon
- industry standards include: AWMAC, AWI, WI, CKCA, shop-specific standard
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| B-6.06.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of joints, and their characteristics and applications |
identify types of joints, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| describe how to determine required dimensions and quantities of joints |
| describe properties and characteristics of wood |
| identify sheet materials, and describe their properties and characteristics |
| identify sheet thicknesses and sizes, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| describe causes of performance problems |
| B-6.06.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to machine joints |
identify tools and equipment used to machine joints, and describe their procedures for use |
| describe procedures to determine dimensions and shape required of finished product |
| describe procedures to machine joints |
Range of variables
- joints include: dowel, biscuit, dovetail, finger, hardware, rabbets, dados, mitres, mortise and tenon
- properties and characteristics of wood include: cut, grain direction, density, colours
- sheet materials include: melamine, particle board, MDF, hardboard, plywood
- performance problems include: chipping, burning, fit, flushness
- tools and equipment includes: biscuit joiners, drills, routers, dovetail machine, saws
B-6.07 - Performs preliminary sanding
B-6.07 - Performs preliminary sanding
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| B-6.07.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to application requirements |
| B-6.07.02P |
select abrasive grit |
abrasive grit is selected according to project requirements and to minimize future sanding |
| B-6.07.03P |
sand component surfaces |
component surfaces are sanded according to industry standards |
| B-6.07.04P |
verify thickness |
thickness is verified according to project specifications |
Range of variables
- tools and equipment include: scrapers, hand sanders, pneumatic sanders, wide-belt sanders, calipers, machinist rule
- industry standards include: AWMAC, AWI, WI, CKCA, shop-specific standard
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| B-6.07.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of sanding, and its characteristics and applications |
describe properties and characteristics of wood |
| identify sheet materials, and describe their properties and characteristics |
| describe causes of performance problems of sanding |
| identify abrasive grits, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| B-6.07.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to sand |
identify tools and equipment used to sand, and describe their procedures for use |
| describe procedures to determine dimensions and shape required of finished product |
| describe scraping and preliminary sanding techniques |
Range of variables
- properties and characteristics of wood include: cut, grain direction, density, colours
- sheet materials include: melamine, particle board, MDF, hardboard, plywood
- performance problems include: burning, scratches, flushness
- tools and equipment include: scrapers, hand sanders, pneumatic sanders, wide-belt sanders, calipers, machinist rule
Task B-7 Machines components using automated and CNC equipment
Task descriptor
Automated equipment includes CNC machines, edge banders, spray lines, conveyor systems and material handling. It can be set up, programmed and operated by cabinetmakers to produce pieces accurately and efficiently. Cabinetmakers are expected to have a working knowledge of this equipment, but would require training specific to each machine’s manufacturer.
B-7.01 - Sets up automated and CNC equipment
B-7.01 - Sets up automated and CNC equipment
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| B-7.01.01P |
determine machining requirements |
machining requirements are determined according to drawings and project specifications |
| B-7.01.02P |
calibrate automated equipment |
automated equipment is calibrated according to manufacturers’ specifications |
| B-7.01.03P |
calibrate CNC equipment |
CNC equipment is calibrated according to manufacturers’ specifications |
| B-7.01.04P |
select, load and run program |
program is selected, loaded and run according to application requirements |
| B-7.01.05P |
program or modify parameters |
parameters are programmed or modified according to application requirements |
| B-7.01.06P |
select tooling |
tooling is selected according to application requirements |
| B-7.01.07P |
install tool |
tool is installed according to manufacturer’s specifications |
| B-7.01.08P |
adjust settings or programming of automated equipment |
settings or programming of automated equipment is adjusted after test piece is run according to industry standards |
| B-7.01.09P |
adjust settings or programming of CNC equipment |
settings or programming of CNC equipment is adjusted after test piece is run according to industry standards |
Range of variables
- automated equipment includes: spray lines, conveyor systems, material handling, veneer presses, dovetailer
- CNC equipment includes: CNC machining centres, edge banders, CNC beam saws, wide belt sanders, routers
- industry standards include: AWMAC, AWI, WI, CKCA, shop-specific standard
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| B-7.01.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of automated equipment, and their characteristics and applications |
identify types of automated equipment, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| identify tooling used to operate automated equipment, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| B-7.01.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of CNC equipment, and their characteristics and applications |
identify types of CNC equipment, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| describe computer applications and basic CNC programming |
| identify CAD and computer aided manufacturing (CAM) software and drawings, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| identify tooling used to operate CNC equipment, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| B-7.01.03L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to set up automated equipment |
describe procedures to set up automated equipment |
| describe procedures to adjust and calibrate automated equipment |
| B-7.01.04L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to set up CNC equipment |
describe procedures to set up CNC equipment |
| describe procedures to adjust and calibrate CNC equipment |
Range of variables
- automated equipment includes: spray lines, conveyor systems, material handling, veneer presses, dovetailer
- CNC equipment includes: CNC machining centres, edge banders, CNC beam saws, wide belt sanders, routers
B-7.02 - Operates automated and CNC equipment
B-7.02 - Operates automated and CNC equipment
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Evidence of Attainment |
| B-7.02.01P |
identify flaws and defects |
flaws and defects are identified by inspecting material according to industry standards |
| B-7.02.02P |
load and unload material |
material is loaded and unloaded according to automated equipment capacity |
| B-7.02.03P |
check automated equipment |
automated equipment is checked periodically during use to ensure quality |
| B-7.02.04P |
check CNC equipment |
CNC equipment is checked periodically during use to ensure quality |
| B-7.02.05P |
correct performance problems |
performance problems are corrected according to manufacturers’ specifications and industry standards |
Range of variables
- industry standards include: AWMAC, AWI, WI, CKCA, shop-specific standard
- automated equipment includes: spray lines, conveyor systems, material handling, veneer presses, dovetailer
- CNC equipment includes: CNC machining centres, edge banders, CNC beam saws, wide belt sanders, routers
- performance problems include: adhesion, burning, broken cutter, dull tools, clogged spray gun, timing of robotics, programming issues
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| B-7.02.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of automated equipment, and their characteristics and applications |
identify types of automated equipment, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| identify tooling used to operate automated equipment, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| identify products applied with automated equipment |
| B-7.02.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of CNC equipment, and their characteristics and applications |
identify types of CNC equipment, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| describe computer applications and basic CNC programming |
| identify CAD and CAM software and drawings, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| identify tooling used to operate CNC equipment, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| identify products applied with CNC equipment |
| B-7.02.03L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to operate automated equipment |
describe procedures to operate automated equipment |
| describe procedures to adjust and calibrate automated equipment |
| B-7.02.04L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to operate CNC equipment |
describe procedures to operate CNC equipment |
| describe procedures to adjust and calibrate CNC equipment |
Range of variables
- automated equipment includes: spray lines, conveyor systems, material handling, veneer presses, dovetailer
- CNC equipment includes: CNC machining centres, edge banders, CNC beam saws, wide belt sanders, routers
- products include: adhesives, finishing materials, packaging materials