engraving technologies
The characteristics of various materials and methods used to engrave something on a surface.
Glass engravers engrave lettering and ornamental designs onto glass articles, using engravers hand tools. They sketch and lay out the lettering and designs on the article, cut the design in the article and finish it.
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7 competencesclean engraved areas
Polish and clean engraved etching areas considering the kind of material the area is made of.
determine quality of engraving
Quality control of engravings and etchings; check for cuts, burns, rough spots and irregular or incomplete engraving.
engrave patterns
Engrave and print designs and patterns onto a variety of surfaces.
ensure accurate engravings
Closely observe the actions of the mechanical cutting tools, resulting in a flawless engraving process.
position engraving equipment
Position and clamp work pieces, plates, or rollers in holding fixtures.
transpose designs to engravings
Examine diagrams, sketches, blueprints and samples, and calculate how they are to be engraved onto work pieces.
use glass engraving tools
Use engraving tools which use steel, stone or copper wheels according to the kind of glass or glassware.
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3 competencesensure equipment availability
Ensure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.
manipulate glass
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of glass.
use personal protection equipment
Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.
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1 competencesandcarving
Process using high pressure sandblasting to carve motifs into materials such as glass, stone, wood and metal.
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2 competencesabrasive machining processes
The various machining principles and processes employing abrasives, (mineral) materials that can shape a workpiece by eroding excessive parts of it, such as grinding, honing, sanding, buffing, diamond wire cutting, polishing, abrasive blasting, tumbling, water-jet cutting, and others.
lathe machine parts
The different parts of a lathe machine and their applications, such as the compound, the bed, the sadle, the cross slide, the cutting tool, the lathe dog and more.
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10 competencescompute engraving dimensions
Measure and compute dimensions of lettering, designs and patterns to be engraved.
handle etching chemicals
Brush or smear acid over mechanic engraving tools, in order to improve the visibility of the inscriptions.
identify customer's needs
Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.
inspect etched work
Inspect finished etchings in detail, using microscopes and magnifying lenses.
operate engraving equipment
Operate mechanical engraving tools and machines, set controls of cutting tools. Make adjustments if necessary.
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.
select engraving templates
Select, prepare and install engraving templates; operate cutting tools and routers.
use abrasive wheel
Use the specific abrasive wheel or the step in the finishing process according to the type of stone or workpiece.
verify engraving accuracy
Examine design results to verify engraving accuracy, rework engraving where needed.
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9 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.
maintain equipment
Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.
monitor automated machines
Continuously check up on the automated machine's set-up and execution or make regular control rounds. If necessary, record and interpret data on the operating conditions of installations and equipment in order to identify abnormalities.
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protect workpiece components from processing
Cover parts from being treated with chemicals in order to protect them.
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.
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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.