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Task C-8 Creates curved components using wood and composite materials
Task descriptor
Cabinetmakers produce curves and irregular shapes from wood and composite materials for use in products such as railings, crown mouldings, store and office fixtures, and window treatments. This process includes creating layouts for curved components, building forms, as well as bending and laminating solid and composite material.
C-8.01 - Builds forms
C-8.01 - Builds forms
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| C-8.01.01P |
select materials to build form |
materials to build form are selected |
| C-8.01.02P |
determine shape to create form |
shape to create form is determined using applied geometry according to project specifications |
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select and use layout tools |
layout tools are selected and used according to industry standards |
| C-8.01.04P |
use templates and layouts |
templates and layouts are used according to drawings |
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apply adhesives and fasteners |
adhesives and fasteners are applied according to application |
| C-8.01.06P |
apply release agents |
release agents are applied to facilitate adhesive removal |
| C-8.01.07P |
match type of form to application |
type of form is matched to application |
| C-8.01.08P |
select and use tools and equipment to create form components |
tools and equipment are selected and used to create form components according to industry standards |
Range of variables
- materials include: plywood, particle board, MDF, plastic, bendable plywood, steel, solid wood
- layout tools include: compasses, trammel points, protractors, straight edge
- industry standards include: AWMAC, AWI, WI, CKCA, shop-specific standard
- adhesives include: wood glues, contact cement, epoxies
- fasteners include: screws, nails, staples, anchors
- tools and equipment include: band saws, jigsaws, table saws, routers
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| C-8.01.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of forms, and their characteristics and applications |
identify types of forms, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| identify form materials, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| identify types of form construction, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| identify types of adhesives, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| identify types of fasteners, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| identify release agents, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| identify wood and composite materials, and describe their properties, characteristics and applications |
| C-8.01.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to build forms |
identify tools and equipment used to create form components, and describe their procedures for use |
| describe procedures to build forms |
Range of variables
- materials include: plywood, particle board, MDF, plastic, bendable plywood, steel, solid wood
- types of form construction includes: shaped walls, two-part moulds, vacuum mould
- adhesives include: wood glues, contact cement, epoxies
- fasteners include: screws, nails, staples, anchors
- properties include: density, bendability, flexibility
- tools and equipment include: band saws, jigsaws, table saws, routers
C-8.02 - Performs curved laminating
C-8.02 - Performs curved laminating
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| C-8.02.01P |
select and use clamping method |
clamping method is selected and used according to industry standards and project specifications |
| C-8.02.02P |
determine laminating requirements |
laminating requirements are determined according to drawings and project specifications |
| C-8.02.03P |
select and sort materials |
materials are selected and sorted according to project requirements |
| C-8.02.04P |
apply adhesives, fasteners and clamps |
adhesives, fasteners and clamps are applied according to application |
| C-8.02.05P |
laminate in sequence |
materials are laminated in sequence |
Range of variables
- industry standards include: AWMAC, AWI, WI, CKCA, shop-specific standard
- materials include: bendable plywood, MDF, veneers, hardwood, solid wood
- adhesives include: wood glues, contact cement, epoxies
- fasteners include: screws, nails, staples, anchors
- clamps include: band, C, edge, bar, vacuum bag
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| C-8.02.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of curved laminating, and associated characteristics and applications |
describe curved laminating characteristics and applications |
| identify wood and composite material, and describe their properties, characteristics and applications |
| list sequence of lamination |
| describe range of percentage of springback of curved laminating materials |
| identify types of joints used in laminating, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| describe final sizing techniques |
| identify length of curing time required for various materials and adhesives |
| identify types of adhesives, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| C-8.02.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to perform curved laminating |
identify clamps used to curve laminating, and describe their characteristics, applications and procedures for use |
| describe procedures to form curved components with vacuum bag |
| describe procedures to kerf and/or bend material to accommodate appropriate radius |
Range of variables
- properties include: density, bendability, flexibility, moisture
- materials include: bendable plywood, MDF, veneers, hardwood, solid wood
- types of joints include: scarf, butt
- adhesives include: wood glues, contact cement, epoxies
- clamps include: band, C, edge, bar, vacuum bag
C-8.03 - Steam-forms wood
C-8.03 - Steam-forms wood
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Skills
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Evidence of Attainment |
| C-8.03.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to application requirements |
| C-8.03.02P |
determine steam-form wood requirements |
steam-form wood requirements are determined according to drawings, project specifications and wood properties |
| C-8.03.03P |
build steam box |
steam box is built to accommodate material according to size requirements |
| C-8.03.04P |
calculate length of time required for steaming |
length of time required for steaming is calculated according to material thickness and species |
| C-8.03.05P |
clamp wood to form |
wood is clamped to form after steaming and until cured |
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| C-8.03.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of steam forming wood, and associated characteristics and applications |
describe characteristics and applications of steam forming wood |
| describe moisture content of woods |
| identify methods of bending wood, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| determine length of steaming time required for different thicknesses and species of wood |
| C-8.03.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to steam form wood |
identify tools and equipment used to steam form wood, and describe their procedures for use |
| describe procedures to steam form wood |
Range of variables
- methods of bending wood include: steam, heat
Task C-9 Laminates wood and composite materials
Task descriptor
The proper sequence and arrangement of pieces is critical when laminating wood and composite materials. Proper selection and use of adhesives and clamping devices will ensure quality lamination.
C-9.01 - Arranges materials for laminating
C-9.01 - Arranges materials for laminating
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| C-9.01.01P |
determine finished component size |
finished component size is determined according to drawings and project specifications |
| C-9.01.02P |
inspect for defects |
materials are inspected for defects according to industry standards |
| C-9.01.03P |
match colour and grain of materials |
colour and grain of materials are matched according to project specifications |
| C-9.01.04P |
prevent warping and cupping |
warping and cupping is prevented by alternating growth ring orientation |
Range of variables
- defects include: knots, checks, out-of-square, cracks, honeycomb, wane, contaminants
- industry standards include: AWMAC, AWI, WI, CKCA, shop-specific standard
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| C-9.01.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of materials for laminating, and their characteristics and applications |
identify materials for laminating, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| identify types of laminated products, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| describe common laminating problems |
| identify dimensions of materials to be laminated |
| identify grain direction of materials to be laminated |
| identify types of adhesives, and describe their properties,characteristics and applications |
| identify wood properties, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| C-9.01.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to laminate products |
identify tools and equipment used to laminate products, and describe their procedures for use |
| describe common laminating procedures and sequence of lamination |
Range of variables
- types of laminated products include: butcher block tops, tables, panels, segmented layers
- laminating problems include: splits, sunken joints, delamination, starved joints
- types of adhesives include: wood glues, contact cement, epoxies
- properties (adhesives)include: open time, setup time, curing time, clean-up
- wood properties include: absorption rate, presence of oils, moisture content
C-9.02 - Applies adhesive for laminating
C-9.02 - Applies adhesive for laminating
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| C-9.02.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to application requirements |
| C-9.02.02P |
select adhesive |
adhesive is selected according to end use and process |
| C-9.02.03P |
determine application method |
application method is determined according to manufacturers’ specifications |
| C-9.02.04P |
determine amount of adhesive |
amount of adhesive is determined according to type and quantity of wood |
| C-9.02.05P |
spread adhesive |
adhesive is spread evenly over joint surface according to manufacturers’ specifications |
Range of variables
- adhesive include: wood glue, contact cement, epoxies, casein glue, polyurethanes
- application method include: rolling, brushing, spraying
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| C-9.02.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of adhesives for laminating, and their characteristics and applications |
identify adhesives for laminating, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| identify types of laminated products, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| describe common laminating problems |
| identify types of adhesives, and describe their properties,characteristics and applications |
| identify wood properties, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| C-9.02.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to laminate products |
identify tools and equipment used to laminate products, and describe their procedures for use |
| describe common laminating procedures and sequence of lamination |
Range of variables
- adhesive include: wood glue, contact cement, epoxies, casein glue, polyurethanes
- types of laminated products include: butcher block tops, tables, panels, segmented layers
- laminating problems include: splits, sunken joints, delamination, starved joints
- properties (adhesives) include: open time, setup time, curing time, clean-up
- wood properties include: absorption rate, presence of oils, moisture content
C-9.03 - Clamps pieces together
C-9.03 - Clamps pieces together
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Evidence of Attainment |
| C-9.03.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to application requirements |
| C-9.03.02P |
select and use clamps |
clamps are selected and used according to industry standards |
| C-9.03.03P |
determine clamping pressure |
clamping pressure is determined according to material thickness and density |
| C-9.03.04P |
ensure alignment prior to final clamping pressure |
alignment prior to final clamping pressure is ensured by adjusting pieces using tools and equipment |
| C-9.03.05P |
remove excess glue and squeeze-out |
excess glue and squeeze-out is removed using glue scrapers |
| C-9.03.06P |
remove clamps |
clamps are removed after adhesives have set |
Range of variables
- tools and equipment include: dead blow hammer, pneumatic pressure bar
- clamps include: hand, pneumatic, vacuum
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes |
Learning Objectives |
| C-9.03.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of clamps, and their characteristics and applications |
identify clamps, and describe their characteristics, applications and procedures for use |
| identify density of woods and composite materials, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| C-9.03.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to clamp pieces together |
identify procedures to clamp pieces together, and describe their characteristics and applications |
Range of variables
- clamps include: hand, pneumatic, vacuum