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Determine safe operations for cut off machines
Assessment Strategies
Demonstration
Criteria
examine industrial safety standards pertaining to machines and the manufacturing processes they perform.
identify PPE requirements for machines and work processes.
describe procedures for cleaning, inspecting, maintaining, and replacing PPE
compare techniques to recognize potential hazards and risks associated with machining work
interpret manufacturer recommended safety procedures for specific equipment
identify machine guards and other safety devices found on equipment
classify the various methods to protect workers from equipment
compare company specific safety programs
examine the consequences of not following safety rules and regulations
explain to procedure for reporting hazards and risks
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Classify cut off machine capabilities by design and construction
Assessment Strategies
Demonstration
Criteria
explain the importance of making simple basic cuts in the proper manner
identify multiple types of cutoff machines
describe the operation of multiple types of cutoff machines
identify specific safety violations
explain ways in which clothing can be a source of hazard near a cutoff machine
describe appropriate response to potentially unsafe situations or condition.
explain effects of not completing specific shop keeping practices
describe safe shopkeeping practices
relate safety incidents to cut-off machine safety
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Compare cut off machine set-up for various jobs
Assessment Strategies
Demonstration
Criteria
identify specfic machine set-up needs
evaluate specific machine set-up safety precautions
ensure work space is adequate for machine set-up
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Select a saw blade for a given application
Assessment Strategies
Demonstration
Criteria
review safety concerns specific to cutoff operations
define and use saw blade terminology
explore various blade types and their constructions and material
describe blade selection criteria
describe saw blade installation in various machines
explain proper use techniques for various cutoff saws
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Determine proper feeds and speeds used on cut off machines
Assessment Strategies
Written Assessment
Criteria
examine different formulas used to determine RPM
select appropriate RPM formula for given specific parameters on the vertical band saw
use the job selector to assist in selecting a blade
set band saw controls