TDSN 136 - Tool & Die Design II

1. Understand the factors in selecting a die.
2. Have a general knowledge of conventional progressive dies, progressive transfer dies, and carbide progressive dies.
3. Understand the differences (advantages and disadvantages) between conventional progressive dies, progressive transfer dies, and carbide progressive dies.
4. Become familiar with electrical discharge machining (EDM) and how it applies to progressive dies.
5. Understand grinding operations and how they are properly utilized in die design.
6. Obtain a general overview of methods to assure die protection and the use of electronic sensors.
7. Understand various designs of stock pushers, and standard components available.
8. Know what is necessary for proper selection of presses and press accessories.
9. Properly read dimensions and notes on the design drawings and bill or materials.
10. Know various types of stop blocks and their use and function.
11. Understand the theory necessary to perform calculations to develop a blank size for a deep drawn cup.
12. Understand the layout of a strip for progression and stock width for a deep drawn cup.
13. Be aware of the engineering process associated with a part in a progressive draw die.
14. Know the various styles and designs of stock ribbons and carriers.
15. Understand material associated with various types of notch stations.
16. Become aware of the engineering process of a part that requires a cam curl.
17. Know the theory related to deep draw reductions for various draw stations.
18. Know the supply sources of standard punch and die components from research of available catalogs.
19. Have the intermediate and more advanced fundamentals of current tool and die design theory become a part of a natural thought process.