Course: WD150 High Speed Moulder Operation

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of wood

Course Description

This course provides comprehensive instruction on advanced moulder setup associated with moulders capable of running above 100ft/min. Proper use, setup, and maintenance with straight and profile jointers will be covered. 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.

Job Function

Operations

Major Topics

Machine operation and setup
System controls
Basic machine troubleshooting
Preventative maintenance

Will Learn

How to accurately set up a high speed 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

Machine operators, maintenance technicians, plant and maintenance supervisor and programmers

Applicable Machine Models

High Speed moulders

Credits

0.70