TDSN 138 - Tool & Die Design III

2 Credit: (0.5 lecture, 1.5 lab, 0 clinical) 2 Contact Hours: [TDSN 136 ]

This design course is structured primarily for tool-and-die apprentice students. It is the first half of the laboratory application component for TDSN 135 and TDSN 136 and should be taken after completing TDSN 136. Lectures are followed by laboratory sessions that consist of developing sheet metal die components. Emphasis is on application of design ideas and being able to communicate design ideas graphically. Topics include basic tools, dies and punches; blanking force and standard die sets and die components with emphasis on progressive dies.
OFFERED: as needed

Course Goals/ Objectives/ Competencies:
Goal 1: Apply the basic fundamentals of tool and die design.

Apply the basic theory of press working sheet metal.
Calculate blanking force for various types of sheet metal.
Calculate blanking force with and without shear on the punch or die.
Calculate stripping force, spring load, compression, and spring types for pressure and stripping pads.
Utilize the placement of screws and dowels in die components.
Utilize various types of punch retainers, punch designs, steel designs and configurations.
Apply the theory and use of pilot pins and dies for locating and registry of sheet metal strips in a progressive die.
Apply various styles and designs of die block construction.
Use stock guides and methods for guiding stock in a sheet metal die.
Apply shedder design techniques in stamping dies. Demonstrate the ability to sketch the various stages of a part in a die progression.
Recognize and utilize current tool and die equipment as it pertains to this course.