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Run: Brick Cutter Wire Setup and Green Brick Sizing Check

Use this brick cutter wire setup and green brick sizing check to verify wire spacing, tension, cut length, and sample brick dimensions before drying shrinkag...

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Inspection Setup and Line Identification

Line, machine, and shift identified

Record the brick line, cutter station, product type, and shift being inspected.

Inspection performed at the correct production stage critical (required)

Confirm the inspection is being done before drying shrinkage affects final dimensions.

Lockout-tagout applied before any hands-on adjustment critical (required)

Verify 1910.147 / 1926.417 controls were used if the inspector observed or verified manual adjustment of the cutter or wire system.

Yes No N/A

Guards and pinch-point protection in place critical (required)

Confirm cutter guards, wire path protection, and pinch-point safeguards are installed and not bypassed.

Yes No N/A

Wire Spacing and Alignment

Wire spacing matches the specified cut pattern critical (required)

Measure the spacing between cutter wires and compare to the line setup specification.

Wire alignment is parallel and centered to the cut path critical (required)

Verify wires track straight, remain parallel, and are centered to the intended cut path across the full cutting width.

Yes No N/A

Wire-to-wire contact or rubbing observed critical (required)

Check for wire contact, rubbing, or interference during setup or slow rotation.

Yes No N/A

Wire guides, rollers, and anchors are secure critical (required)

Confirm all guides, rollers, clamps, and anchor points are tight and free of visible looseness or wear that could shift spacing.

Yes No N/A

Wire Tension and Mechanical Condition

Wire tension is within the specified range critical (required)

Record measured wire tension and verify it is within the line specification.

No visible wire fraying, kinks, or broken strands critical (required)

Inspect the wire condition along the active cutting path and at anchor points.

Yes No N/A

Tensioning hardware holds position after adjustment critical (required)

Verify tensioners, clamps, and locking devices do not slip after the wire is set.

Yes No N/A

Wire vibration or chatter is within acceptable limits critical (required)

Rate the stability of the wire during operation or test movement.

Cut Length and Green Brick Dimensions

Cut length matches the target dimension critical (required)

Measure the cut length of the green brick and compare it to the target setup dimension.

Width and height of sampled green bricks are within tolerance critical (required)

Record the measured green brick dimension most likely to drift on this line and verify it remains within the approved tolerance.

Sample pieces show consistent size from first to last piece checked critical (required)

Verify the sample set does not show a trend of increasing or decreasing size across the inspection window.

Yes No N/A

Measured dimensions account for expected drying shrinkage allowance critical (required)

Confirm the setup is intentionally offset so the green brick will reach final size after drying shrinkage.

Yes No N/A

Housekeeping, Dust Control, and Closeout

Visible dust control measures in use during cutting critical (required)

Verify dust suppression or other exposure controls are in place as required for the operation.

Yes No N/A

Work area clear of wire offcuts, debris, and slip/trip hazards

Check the cutter area, access path, and sample table for debris that could affect safe movement or inspection accuracy.

Yes No N/A

Deficiencies documented and corrective action assigned critical (required)

Record any non-conformance, the immediate correction, and the responsible owner for follow-up.

Yes No N/A

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