MEM07016 - Set and edit computer controlled machines and processes

Unit code: MEM07016 | Study level: TAFE
Nominal hours
40
Location
Sunshine
Prerequisites
MEM12023 - Perform engineering measurements
MEM12024 - Perform computations
MEM13015 - Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM14006 - Plan work activities
MEM16006 - Organise and communicate information
MEM18001 - Use hand tools
MEM07015 - Set computer controlled machines and processes
MEM09002 - Interpret technical drawing
MEM11011 - Undertake manual handling
Plus, one or more of the following, including their prerequisites: MEM07005 Perform general machining MEM07028 Operate computer controlled machines and processes
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to set and edit computer controlled machines and processes.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:

  • following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices
  • identifying and interpreting specifications, charts, lists, drawings and other applicable reference documents for computer controlled machine setting and editing
  • attaching ancillary devices in accordance with procedures
  • selecting appropriate tool and work piece holding fittings and fixtures
  • measuring, entering and verifying tool offsets
  • undertaking numerical operations and calculations in setting and editing machines and processes
  • conducting pre-start checks
  • producing and checking first-off samples for conformance with specifications
  • editing programs to ensure compliance with specifications
  • identifying worn or damaged tooling and taking appropriate corrective action
  • instructing machine operator on the sequence of operations.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:

  • safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • ancillary equipment and their applications
  • procedures for attaching the ancillary devices to the numerically controlled (CN) and computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines
  • work holding devices, their application and procedures for mounting them
  • location of work holding fixtures/devices/tools relative to the machine zero or datum
  • reasons for establishing tool offsets
  • procedures and devices for measuring tool offsets
  • procedures for entering, verifying and adjusting tool offset
  • operating procedures
  • safety features and equipment
  • measuring devices/ techniques for checking the parts or product
  • effects of changes to cutting feeds and speeds and the impact of changes to the sequence of operations on the part or product to be produced
  • procedures for editing programs via the machine controller
  • the sequence of operations of the machine/process
  • examples of, effects and corrective action to be taken for worn or damaged tooling.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by the Victoria University and/or via the Victoria University e-learning system.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
MEM30219 | Certificate iii | Duration:

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