Saw tooth dresser
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Occupation that manually sharpens metal saw blades to restore and maintain cutting performance.
Description
Saw tooth dressers sharpen each tooth of saw blades using files or whetstones to ensure cutting performance. They visually inspect and use measuring instruments to check blade angles and tooth clearances, making fine adjustments with appropriate tools. With experience, they acquire optimal sharpening techniques suited to the material and use of the blades.
Future Outlook
Demand is limited due to advances in automation technology, but the need for fine adjustments of high-precision cutting tools remains.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands, skilled in detailed work / High concentration / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice craftsman → Saw tooth dresser → Metal processing craftsman
Required Skills
Blade angle adjustment / File operation / Manual polishing / Visual inspection
Recommended Skills
Knowledge of polishing whetstones / Use of measuring instruments
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | It is necessary to accurately adjust the fine blade tip angles and tooth gaps. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | The work is mainly done individually, so interpersonal communication is minimal. |
| Creativity & Ideation | The work centers on accurately reproducing established procedures. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical processing is not required. |
Aliases
- Saw sharpening worker
- Saw tooth setting worker
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- Cutting machinist
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