50-420-720Cut-Off Machines for Machine Trades Apprentices
Course Information
Description
In this course, the apprentice applies basic processes to various types of cutoff machines used in industry, including cutoff machine applications, cutoff machine tooling, and cutoff machine safety.
Total Credits
0.25
Course Competencies
  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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