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MEM07014
Perform electro-discharge machining (EDM) operations

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to perform electro-discharge machining (EDM) operations and applies to a range of EDM operations and engineering materials.

This unit has been primarily developed for Engineering Tradesperson - Mechanical apprenticeship training and the recognition of trade-level skills in performing EDM operations.

Where the selection and use of power tools/hand held operations is required unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations should also be selected.

Where electrodes are required to be manufactured see appropriate machining units.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Band: A

Unit Weight: 4

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Assessment Tasks

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This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Electrodes include the following:

all types and grades of graphite electrodes

Job set up includes the following:

correct use of work holding devices and selection of EDM fluids, spark generation, cycle time, power settings and dielectric fluids for the requirement of a particular job

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Observation Checklist

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Operate electro-discharge machine to produce components to drawing specifications 
Check components for compliance with specifications 
Rectify non-compliant product in accordance with SOPs 
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
 
 
 
Determine sequence of operations 
 
 
Operate electro-discharge machine to produce components to drawing specifications 
 
 

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