Elements and Performance Criteria
- Set up and operate forging machine
- Forge complex shapes and heavy parts
- The material to be forged is safely and correctly positioned in the forming equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Hot forgings are marked and measured as required.
- Allowance is made for material shrinkage and oxidisation.
- Hammer tools and fixtures attached to power hammer are used correctly.
- Forging is checked to ensure conformance to tolerances and specifications.
- Forgings are handled safely and correctly according to workplace procedures.
- Heat complex forgings