Rev: 12/06/2017
Taught by: QC Supervisor in association with a Production Supervisor (Foreman) or other person with at least 5 year’s experience in heating and/or forging.
Objective:
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Learn the problems associated with overheating (splitting, excessive scale, grain growth, possible field failure of part). |
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Learn the problems associated with under heating (die wear, low productivity). |
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Become familiar with TOP-FTEMP (monitoring and control of forging temperature), including the forging temperature guidelines. |
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Learn the basics of equipment controls affecting temperature. |
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Learn the concepts regarding heat buildup during forging. |
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Learn the differences in heating of carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless and exotics. |
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Become familiar with pyrometers and tempil sticks. |
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Gain expertise in visually judging material temperature. |
Syllabus:
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Laboratory work at forge furnace, heating materials to elevated temperatures and reviewing them visually as well as with the temperature chart, tempil sticks and pyrometer. |
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On-the-job training as required to build-up visual judgment. |
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Understanding of on-hands concepts, including verification of the individual’s ability to visually judge material temperature, (this on-hands procedure may be repeated as many times as needed during his work schedule. |
Completion: Successful completion of on-hands concepts and sign-off by both teachers that employee understands the material presented.
Notes: The Human Resource Manager may choose to abbreviate the training regimen of individuals with more than 2 years of heating or forging experience, but in no case may the examination be waived.