types of engraving stone
Different types of stone suitable for engraving. The appearance, cost and usual applications of each type, and their properties relevant to the engraving process.
Stone engravers use hand tools, machines and chemical products to etch and carve patterns and inscriptions on stone surfaces.
Competences and skills
39 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceSector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
2 competencesquality standards
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
types of engraving needles
Various types of needles used for engraving, their qualities and their applications.
Essential skills and competences 13 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencecool workpiece
Cool down the workpiece to keep it safe and comfortable to work with. Cooling a workpiece with water has the added benefit of removing dust and debris.
Sector-specific
9 competencesadjust cut sizes
Adjust cut sizes and depths of cutting tools. Adjust heights of worktables and machine-arms.
clean engraved areas
Polish and clean engraved etching areas considering the kind of material the area is made of.
engrave patterns
Engrave and print designs and patterns onto a variety of surfaces.
operate engraving equipment
Operate mechanical engraving tools and machines, set controls of cutting tools. Make adjustments if necessary.
position engraving equipment
Position and clamp work pieces, plates, or rollers in holding fixtures.
prepare workpieces for engraving
Prepare mechanical tools and workpieces for engraving by polishing their surface and bevelling the workpiece to remove sharp edges. Polishing is done using different sandpapers and sand films which applied from rougher ones to very fine ones.
prepare workpieces for etching
Prepare mechanical tools and work pieces for etching by polishing their surface and bevelling the work piece to remove sharp edges. Polishing is done using different sandpapers and sand films which are applied and vary from rough to very fine ones.
sketch designs on workpieces
Sketch or scribe layouts and designs on workpieces, plates, dies or rollers. Use compasses, scribers, gravers, pencils, etc.
wash stone
Wash the stone chips obtained while drilling, by using water hose.
Cross-sector
3 competencesensure equipment availability
Ensure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.
inspect stone surface
Inspect the surface of the stone to identify any uneven areas.
measure materials
Measure the raw materials prior to their loading in the mixer or in machines, ensuring they conform with the specifications.
Optional knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
2 competencesengraving technologies
The characteristics of various materials and methods used to engrave something on a surface.
quality and cycle time optimisation
The most optimal rotation or cycle time and over-all quality of a tool or a machine's processes.
Optional skills and competences 21 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencepost-process stone workpiece
Perform operations on a sculpted or engraved stone workpiece to make it resistant to stains, discolouration, and others types of damage.
Sector-specific
5 competencesdetermine quality of engraving
Quality control of engravings and etchings; check for cuts, burns, rough spots and irregular or incomplete engraving.
identify customer's needs
Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.
maintain engraving equipment
Regular maintenance of cutting wheels and other mechanic engraving tools.
transpose designs to engravings
Examine diagrams, sketches, blueprints and samples, and calculate how they are to be engraved onto work pieces.
use painting techniques
Apply painting techniques such as 'trompe l'oeil', 'faux finishing' and aging techniques.
Cross-sector
15 competencesconsult technical resources
Read and interpret technical resources such as digital or paper drawings and adjustment data in order to properly set up a machine or working tool, or to assemble mechanical equipment.
inspect quality of products
Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.
keep records of work progress
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
operate forklift
Operate a forklift, a vehicle with a pronged device in front for lifting and carrying heavy loads.
pack stone products
Use lifting equipment to lower the heavy pieces into boxes and guide them by hand to make sure they take the right place. Wrap the pieces in a protective material. When all the pieces are in the box, secure them with separating material such as cardboard to prevent them from moving and from sliding against each other during transportation.
perform test run
Perform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its tasks, and adjust settings accordingly.
polish stone surfaces
Polish stone using polishing tools and machines in order to obtained a smooth and lustrous product.
program a CNC controller
Set up the desired product design in the CNC controller of the CNC machine for product manufacturing.
digital
remove inadequate workpieces
Evaluate which deficient processed workpieces do not meet the set-up standard and should be removed and sort the waste according to regulations.
remove processed workpiece
Remove individual workpieces after processing, from the manufacturing machine or the machine tool. In case of a conveyor belt this involves quick, continuous movement.
report defective manufacturing materials
Maintain required company records and forms in order to report any defective materials or questionable conditions of manufacturing machinery and equipment.
set up the controller of a machine
Set up and give commands to a machine by dispatching the appropriate data and input into the (computer) controller corresponding with the desired processed product.
digital
supply machine
Ensure the machine is fed the necessary and adequate materials and control the placement or automatic feed and retrieval of work pieces in the machines or machine tools on the production line.
supply machine with appropriate tools
Supply the machine with the necessary tools and items for a particular production purpose. Monitor the stock and replenish when needed.
troubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.