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"PANTOGRAPH-MACHINE SET-UP OPERATOR"
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Job Description:

  • 1) Sets up and operates pantograph-milling machine to mill contoured two-dimensional profiles and three-dimensional cavities in metal parts of such products as dies and molds for metal diecasting and plastic molding, duplicating contour of template or model to specified scale: Studies blueprint, workpiece, and template or model, and plans operations.

  • 2) Positions and secures workpiece and model or template in relation to each other on machine, using work aids and handtools, such as clamps, parallel blocks, and wrenches.

  • 3) Selects tracing stylus, cutting tool, and cutting speed, according to operation to be performed and knowledge of metal properties and machining methods.

  • 4) Mounts stylus and tool, using handtools.

  • 5) Turns controls to set cutting speed and dimensional ratio of model to workpiece, and starts machine.

  • 6) Grasps knob and moves stylus back and forth against template or model, causing similar action of tool against workpiece.

  • 7) Watches tool, feels action and resistance of tool through hand on knob, and manually controls cutting action in response to these stimuli.

  • 8) Verifies conformance of machined workpiece to specifications, using templates and measuring instruments, such as micrometers, dial indicators, and gauges.

  • 9) May make templates or cutting tools for own use.

 

 

 


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Job Number: 7177