Course: WD100 Moulder Operation

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of wood; We strongly recommend enrolling in the WD055 with this class.

Course Description

This course provides comprehensive instruction on moulder setup, operation, tool referencing (Accu-lok System) and preventative maintenance. Instruction on identification and troubleshooting of defects will be emphasized in this course. Selection of the appropriate tooling and feed rates based on wood species and desired finish texture will also be discussed. Use of the Accu-Lok (TM) System to reference the axial and radial points will be demonstrated and performed. $ 495 per student when enrolling in conjunction with the WD055: Moulder Knife Grinding Concepts, Stiles Education course.

Job Function

Operations

Major Topics

Moulder nomenclature and component systems
Proper operation procedures
Selection of solid wood
Cutter head selection and setup
Correct feed rates based on wood species and finish
Preventative maintenance

Will Learn

How to accurately setup a moulder
Proper operation procedures for consistency and quality
How to minimize wasted wood by correctly referencing tooling
How to identify defects and troubleshoot the cause

Who Should Attend

Owners, supervisors, operators, maintenance and tool room personnel

Applicable Machine Models

Kentwood Moulders (except High Speed)

Duration/Credits

2 days / 1.35