Major Work Activity C - Machines using power saws

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Task C-8 Sets up power saws

Task Descriptor

Horizontal and vertical power saws are used to cut material for other machining processes. Vertical countering band saws are used for sawing contours close to a finish size. Typically, workpieces are then finished using other machining operations.

C-8.01 - Selects power saw types

Essential Skills: Document Use, Numeracy, Thinking

C-8.01 - Selects power saw types
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Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
C-8.01.01P determine machining requirements machining requirements are determined according to specifications
C-8.01.02P determine and select power saw power saw is determined and selected according to workpiece characteristics and operations to be performed

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
C-8.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of power saws, their applications, maintenance and safe procedures for use define terminology associated with power saws
identify types of power saws and attachments and describe their applications
identify size and capacity of power saw

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C-8.02 - Selects saw blades

Essential Skills: Document Use, Numeracy, Thinking

C-8.02 - Selects saw blades
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Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
C-8.02.01P determine and select saw blade saw blade is determined and selected according to workpiece characteristics and operations to be performed
C-8.02.02P check blade pitch and set blade pitch and set is checked according to job requirements
C-8.02.03P determine and select saw blade width and gauge saw blade width and gauge are determined and selected according to cut

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
C-8.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of saw blades, their applications, maintenance and procedures for use identify types of blades and describe their parameters, applications and installation procedures
describe the procedures used to adjust a saw blade

C-8.03 - Installs saw blades

Essential Skills: Document Use, Numeracy, Thinking

C-8.03 - Installs saw blades
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Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
C-8.03.01P install blade on drive wheel and idler wheel(s) blade is placed on drive wheel and idler wheel(s) according to specifications
C-8.03.02P match saw guides to blade width and gauge on vertical and horizontal band saws saw guides are matched to blade width and gauge on vertical and horizontal band saws to prevent damage to blades and guides and to ensure required cut
C-8.03.03P adjust blade tension blade tension is adjusted according to specifications
C-8.03.04P check blade tracking blade tracking is checked to avoid damage to the blade and saw
C-8.03.05P secure blade of power hacksaw blade of power hacksaw is secured using locating pins
C-8.03.06P verify cutting direction of blade cutting direction of blade is verified after installation
C-8.03.07P weld and grind vertical band saw blades to saw internal contours vertical band saw blades are welded and ground to saw internal contours
C-8.03.08P break-in new saw blades to increase blade life new saw blades are broken-in to increase blade life

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
C-8.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of saw blades, their applications, maintenance and procedures for use identify types of blades and describe their parameters, applications and installation procedures
describe the procedures used to butt weld bandsaw blades

C-8.04 - Selects power saw speeds and feeds

Essential Skills: Document Use, Numeracy, Thinking

C-8.04 - Selects power saw speeds and feeds
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
C-8.04.01P calculate speeds speeds are calculated according to specifications
C-8.04.02P select speeds and feeds speeds and feeds are selected according to material to be cut, job requirements and specifications
C-8.04.03P adjust speeds and feeds speeds and feeds are adjusted according to job requirements

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
C-8.04.01L demonstrate knowledge of power saws, their applications, maintenance and procedures for use calculate speed and feed requirements
describe the procedures used to adjust speeds and feeds

C-8.05 - Makes power saw adjustments

Essential Skills: Document Use, Numeracy, Thinking

C-8.05 - Makes power saw adjustments
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yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
C-8.05.01P adjust guide arms guide arms are adjusted according to workpiece characteristics and specifications
C-8.05.02P adjust blade guides blade guides are adjusted to ensure adequate blade support according to specifications
C-8.05.03P adjust vise pressure vise pressure is adjusted according to job requirements and specifications to ensure workpiece is secure and not damaged and distorted
C-8.05.04P adjust table angles table angles are adjusted according to specifications when using vertical band saw
C-8.05.05P adjust vertical band saw’s fence vertical band saw’s fence is adjusted according to specifications
C-8.05.06P adjust length stop length stop is adjusted according to specifications
C-8.05.07P adjust coolant coolant is adjusted according to job requirements

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
C-8.05.01L demonstrate knowledge of power saws, their applications, maintenance and procedures for use describe the procedures used to adjust power saws
define terminology associated with power saws

C-8.06 - Sets up workpiece on power saw

Essential Skills: Document Use, Numeracy, Thinking

C-8.06 - Sets up workpiece on power saw
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Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
C-8.06.01P position and secure workpiece on saw table workpiece is positioned and secured on saw table
C-8.06.02P verify length and contour to be cut length and contour to be cut is verified according to specifications
C-8.06.03P use power saw accessories power saw accessories are used for securing and guiding workpiece
C-8.06.04P adjust table angle table angle is adjusted according to specifications

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
C-8.06.01L demonstrate knowledge of power saws, their applications, maintenance and procedures for use describe the procedures used to secure workpiece on power saws
identify types of power saw accessories
describe the procedures used to adjust table angle
C-8.06.02L demonstrate knowledge of use of measuring devices calculate and measure workpiece to be cut

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Task C-9 Operates power saws

Task Descriptor

Horizontal and vertical power saws are used to cut material for other machining processes. Vertical countering band saws are used for sawing contours close to a finish size. Typically, workpieces are then finished using other machining operations.

C-9.01 - Saws straight and angle cuts

Essential Skills: Thinking, Numeracy, Document Use

C-9.01 - Saws straight and angle cuts
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yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
C-9.01.01P guide workpiece into vertical band saw blade workpiece is guided into vertical band saw blade using accessories with consistent cutting pressure to protect blade and provide an efficient cut
C-9.01.02P adjust angle of saw angle of saw is adjusted according to required angle of cut
C-9.01.03P square off end of material (reference cut) end of material (reference cut) is squared off to ensure an accurate measurement
C-9.01.04P identify problems problems are identified
C-9.01.05P implement solutions problems are eliminated
C-9.01.06P complete cut from opposite side when blade becomes damaged cut is completed from opposite side when blade becomes damaged
C-9.01.07P verify workpiece meets specifications workpiece is verified that it meets specifications and finish allowances using inspection equipment

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
C-9.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of power saws, their applications, maintenance and procedures for use identify types of sawing operations and describe their associated procedures
identify potential problems during sawing operations and describe their causes and solutions
identify types of saws and accessories and describe their applications
C-9.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of safe work practices and procedures related to the use of power saws and saw blades identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to power saws and saw blades

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C-9.02 - Cuts irregular shapes

Essential Skills: Document Use, Numeracy, Thinking

C-9.02 - Cuts irregular shapes
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
C-9.02.01P guide workpiece into vertical band saw blade workpiece is guided into vertical band saw blade using accessories with consistent cutting pressure to protect blade and provide an efficient cut
C-9.02.02P monitor profile of cut profile of cut is monitored during cutting process
C-9.02.03P identify problems problems are identified
C-9.02.04P implement solutions problems are eliminated
C-9.02.05P verify workpiece meets specifications workpiece is verified according to specifications using inspection equipment

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
C-9.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of power saws, their applications, maintenance and procedures for use define terminology associated with power saws
identify the components and accessories of power saws and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of blades and describe their characteristics and applications
calculate speed and feed requirements
describe the procedures used to inspect and maintain power saws
identify potential problems and describe their causes and solutions
C-9.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of safe work practices and procedures related to the use of power saws identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to power saws

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