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Title Level

Set and operate a CNC lathe 4 Credits 15

Purpose

This unit standard covers setting and operating a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) lathe to produce components to specified tolerances. Editing of CNC programs to change speed, feed, and operational sequence requirements is included. People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare to set, set, and operate a CNC lathe; and edit CNC programs.

Classification

Mechanical Engineering > Engineering Machining and Toolmaking

Available grade

Achieved

Entry information Recommended skills and knowledge Candidates must be able to safely carry out basic machining operations. This could be evidenced by credit for standards such as Unit 21906, Perform basic mechanical engineering machining operations under supervision, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.

Explanatory notes 1 References Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992; Occupational Safety & Health Service. Guidelines for Guarding Principles and General Safety for Machinery. Wellington: Department of Labour, 1995. Definitions CNC Computer Numerical Control. Safe working practices work practices designed to prevent personal injuries and damage to equipment and plant. This includes practices relating to personal attire and use of safety clothing and equipment, use of machinery and tools, and handling of materials and waste. Worksite procedures operational procedures put in place by the candidates employer. These include site safety procedures, equipment operating procedures, job procedures, and procedures for the handling and disposal of materials and waste.

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Assessment Information a All activities must comply with relevant legislative and/or regulatory requirements, which include, but are not limited to, the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992. b All activities must demonstrate safe working practices. c Technical problems encountered may be resolved in consultation with technical advisors. Range Evidence of setting and operating a CNC lathe for at least three different jobs is required.

Outcomes and evidence requirements

Outcome 1 Prepare to set a CNC lathe. Evidence requirements 1.1 1.2 1.3 Machine is lubricated and routine maintenance carried out in accordance with worksite procedures. Drawings, instructions, and specifications are interpreted to establish job requirements. Tools and work-holding devices are selected and prepared for safe and efficient machining.

Outcome 2 Set a CNC lathe. Evidence requirements 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Work-holding devices are installed on the machine in accordance with worksite procedures. Tools are loaded into tool magazine in accordance with worksite procedures. Machine is aligned to specified datum points in accordance with worksite procedures. Program is selected and loaded in accordance with worksite procedures. Tools are set to datum points or zero in accordance with worksite procedures. Sample components are produced and measured to check they meet specifications.

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NZQA registered unit standard Outcome 3 Edit CNC programs. Evidence requirements 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4

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Need for editing is verified against specifications and operating conditions. Program is edited to achieve required change. The edited program is made current in accordance with worksite procedures. Sample components are produced and measured to check they meet specifications.

Outcome 4 Operate CNC lathe. Evidence requirements 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Machine coolant type and flow are adjusted as required by machining operations. Components are machined and finished to specifications, without damage to machine or tools. Worn or damaged tooling is adjusted, or replaced when required, in accordance with worksite procedures. Machine is cleaned and waste material disposed of in accordance with worksite procedures.

Planned review date

31 December 2014

Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions Process Version Date Last Date for Assessment Registration Revision Revision Revision Revision Review Rollover and Revision
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17 January 1995 14 April 1997 13 November 1997 5 January 1999 25 September 2001 20 June 2006 17 November 2011

31 December 2012 31 December 2012 31 December 2012 31 December 2012 31 December 2012 N/A N/A

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Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference 0013 This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do. Please note Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA, before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment. Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards. Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards. Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements. Comments on this unit standard Please contact Competenz qualifications@competenz.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.

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