Description
Tend an extrusion machine, also known as impactor, designed for forming hot or cold metal and compensating for potential shortcoming of the drop hammer by having both the hammer and anvil move. Monitor and operate the machine according to regulations.
Alternative labels
watch counterblow machine
watch extrusion and impactor machinery
guard counterblow machine
oversee extrusion and impactor machinery
guard extrusion and impactor machinery
oversee counterblow machine
monitor extrusion and impactor machinery
monitor counterblow machine
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Tend counterblow machine is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Optional skill
Tend counterblow machine is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Drop forging hammer worker: Drop forging hammer workers utilise forging machinery and equipment, specifically machined hammers, in order to form ferrous and non-ferrous metal workpieces to their desired shape. They tend the forging hammers that are dropped onto the workpiece in order to reshape it after the form of the die, which can be closed or open, fully enclosing the workpiece or not.
References
- Tend counterblow machine – ESCO
