TDSN 136 - Tool & Die Design Forming

2 Credit: (2 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 2 Contact Hours: [TDSN 135 ]

This theory course is structured primarily for tool-and-die apprentice students. This course emphasizes the theory associated with sheet metal progressive draw dies. Lecture topics include: how to select a die, conventional progressive dies, progressive transfer dies, carbide progressive dies, electrical discharge machining (EDM) and progressive dies, press selection and press accessories, grinding operations, cam slides, notch stations, draw and redraw stations, stops, sensors, and die protection. This course also investigates the components, knowledge, and review of tool-and-die standardized components and catalogs.
OFFERED: fall semesters

Course Goals/ Objectives/ Competencies:
Goal 1: Examine factors in selecting a die.

Compare progressive dies and transfer dies.
Explain methods for die protection.
Explain the use of electronic sensors.

Goal 2: Examine criteria for selecting presses.

Explain factors for the selection of presses.
Identify press accessories.
Identify various types of stop blocks, their use, and function.

Goal 3: Explain die and press design.

Perform calculations to develop a blank size for a deep draw.
Layout of a strip for progression and stock width for a deep draw.
Explain the engineering process associated with a part in a draw die.
Compare the various styles and designs of stock ribbons and carriers.
Explain the engineering process of a part that requires a cam.
Explain the theory related to deep draw reductions for various draw stations.
Demonstrate intermediate and advanced fundamentals of current tool and die design theory.