Gear-shaper Set-up Operator
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Sets up and operates one or more gear shaping machines to
machine splines or gear teeth in metal blanks, according to
machining instructions and knowledge of gear types and gear
shaping procedures: Reads machining instructions or blueprints
to determine machine settings, holding fixtures and cuttres to
use, and gear type, dimensions, tolerances, and number of teeth
to be cut and shaped. Clapms workpiece in fixture or presses it
on arbor.
Positions and secures specified cutter on spindle in
relation to workpiece and sets length of stroke, using wrenches.
Moves levers or mounts gears in machine to set feed rates,
cutting speeds, and rotation speeds of cutter and workpiece,
according to machining instructions. Truns valve handle and
directs flow of coolant against cutter and workpiece. Verifies
conformance of machined gears to specifications, using
micrometers, master gears, gear measuring wires, and special
gear inspeciton equipment.
May muont guides to control twisting
motion of spindle for cutting helical gears.
May compute data,
such as gear dimensions and machine settings, applying knowledge
of shop mtahematics. May machine plastics or other nonmetallic
materials. May be reuqired to have experience with custom or
production work or with particular material, product, or size,
type, or trade name of machine.
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Gear-Shaper Set-Up Operator
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