Course: WD055 Moulder Knife Grinding Concepts

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of wood; we strongly recommend enrolling in the WD100 with this class

Course Description

This course will provide comprehensive instruction on proper setup and operation of knife grinding equipment. Identification and selection of proper tool grades for specific wood species and finish texture will be covered. Additional topics will include selection of grinding wheels and proper use of calipers and the Accu-Lok (TM) System to reference knife heads. Selection of steel grades for cutting knives along with management and organization of a productive tool room will be included. Models: All knife grinding equipment.

Job Function

Operations

Major Topics

Machine safety
Grinder nomenclature and component systems
Grinder wheel selection and setup
Selecting steel grade for knife tooling
Using calipers and the Accu-lok System to reference knife heads

Will Learn

Proper grinding procedures
Component identification
Grade selection and steel dimension based on desired finish
Manual setup vs. the Accu-lok System to reference axial and radial points on the knife head
Documentation and management of raw materials and tooling

Who Should Attend

Owners, supervisors, maintenance, operators and tool room technicians

Applicable Machine Models

Knife Grinders

Duration/Credits

2 days / 1.35