Sanding skill standards announced

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The Woodwork Career Alliance is developing a publication of industry-approved Standard of Tool Skills and Evaluations. Following is a portion of the chart on widebelt sanding.

Widebelt sanders are used to level and sand solid stock, sheet materials and assemblies. Specialty machines equipped with electronic platens are capable of sanding think veneers and irregular surfaces.

Minimum expectations applicable to all operations, unless otherwise noted:
• The pre-operation checklist is a prerequisite for any operation
• Machine safety orientation, hazard awareness, cleaning procedures, and equipment limitations should be conducted by an experienced operator
• Material or parts appropriately staged at station
• Operation guarded
• Demonstrates safe feed while controlling stock movement
• Off load sanded product and stage properly for next operation
• Spot check sanded dimensions following the operation
• If required select proper program from controller or PLC
• Operator clears machine and cleans work area after use
• Required OSHA approved person protective equipment is worn
• Lock-out/Tagout procedure is in place and followed

Pre-Operation Checklist

Level 1: Performance standard
• Demonstrates preventative maintenance procedures
• Demonstrates proper adjustment of pressure rollers
• Demonstrates proper adjustment of platen(s)

Level 2: Performance standard
• Installs appropriate grit/type of belt for given operation
• Inspects moisture traps and drains as needed
• Meets Level 1 performance standard

Level 3: Performance standard
• Demonstrates ability to use machine manual to effect adjustments and maintenance
• Meets Level 1 and Level 2 performance standards

Reprinted courtesy of the Woodwork Career Alliance. According to Greg Heuer, WCA Secretary; Chief Learning Officer, Architectural Woodwork Institute, the Skill Standards is a work-in-progress and the WCA is
looking for feedback. Contact Heuer at gheuer@woodworkcareer.org.

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Sanding skill standards announced

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