Description
Metal nibbling operators cut detailed patterns from metal surfaces by using manual or powered metal nibblers, such as a handheld nibbling drill or a nibbling machine.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
quality standardsnibbling machine partstypes of metaldiesnon-ferrous metal processingtypes of metal manufacturing processesmanufacturing of metal containersmanufacture of small metal partsmanufacturing of door furniture from metalmanufacturing of cutlerymanufacturing of metal household articlesmanufacturing of weapons and ammunitionmanufacturing of light metal packagingcutting technologiesquality and cycle time optimisationstatistical process controlferrous metal processingmetal smoothing technologiesmanufacturing of metal assembly products
Practical Skills
perform test runmonitor automated machinesoperate scrap vibratory feederensure equipment availabilitytroubleshootwear appropriate protective gearremove inadequate workpiecessupply machine with appropriate toolsremove processed workpiecesupply machinemonitor moving workpiece in a machinedispose of cutting waste materialoperate nibbling equipmentprogram a CNC controllerset up the controller of a machineconsult technical resourcesuse CAM softwaretend CNC metal punch pressread standard blueprintsreplace diesmooth burred surfacesperform machine maintenanceadvise on machinery malfunctionsinspect quality of productstend punch pressmonitor conveyor beltinterpret geometric dimensions and tolerancestend nibbling machinekeep records of work progress