261 Perform Process Operations for Thermoforming

Explanatory notes

Definitions

Enterprise means an organisation where training and/or assessment is taking place, and/or where the trainee is employed.

Enterprise procedure is defined as actions which comply with the policies, systems, and directives in a particular enterprise. Enterprise procedure must comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, and subsequent amendments.

Outcomes and evidence requirements

Outcome 1

Identify and take precautions against operation hazards in accordance with enterprise procedure.

Evidence requirements

1.1The consequences and dangers of heating plastics materials in a thermoforming machine are identified, and precautions are taken.

Rangeconsequences – molten material, thermal degradation;

dangers – burns, fumes, fire, compressed air.

1.2Machine, knife, ancillary equipment, product, and plastics material hazards are identified, and precautions are taken.

Outcome 2

Perform process operations.

Evidence requirements

2.1The thermoforming process cycle is described.

Rangeprocess cycle may include – sheet feeding, sheet heating, mould actuation, forming, part stacking, part trimming, cooling, ejection.

2.2Enterprise terminology is used to describe product, production, and equipment.

2.3Post-moulding operations are performed in accordance with enterprise procedure.

Rangepost-moulding operations may include – product removal, product inspection, product finishing, product packaging, scrap processing.

2.4Roll or sheet stock is loaded with no damage to the plant, personnel, or material in accordance with enterprise procedure.

2.5Emergency stopping of the thermoforming machine and ancillary equipment is demonstrated in accordance with enterprise procedure.

Rangeevidence may be simulated if required.

2.6Production recording is carried out in accordance with enterprise procedure.

Outcome 3

Demonstrate knowledge of granulating material trimmings in accordance with enterprise procedure.

Evidence requirements

3.1Material trimmings are identified.

3.2The purpose and principle of the operation of material trim granulating equipment are described.

3.3Personal protective equipment requirements for use when operating material trim granulating equipment are described.

Rangesafety equipment includes – ear protection, eye protection, safety footwear.

3.4Hazards associated with the use of scrap granulating equipment are described.

Range:hazards – personal injury, material contamination, granulator damage, dust, granules on the floor.

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