ATMT 1270 - Die Theory 2

Credit Hours: 2.00

Prerequisites: None

(formerly ATMT 2913)

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of die stamping components and operations. Major elements of the course include: die stamping tooling, die stock materials and stock material feeding and handling equipment, and punch presses and accessories.

Contact Hours: 2
Billable Contact Hours: 2

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to describe die stamping components and operations.

Objectives:

Describe die stamping operations.
Describe the components of die stamping.

Outcome 2: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to describe die stamping tooling and the associated terminology.

Objectives:

Define types of die sets.
Define commonly used die set terminology.

Outcome 3: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to describe die stock materials and stock material feeding and handling equipment.

Objectives:

Identify types of die stock materials.
Describe the fabrication of die stock materials.
Describe stock material feeding and handling equipment.

Outcome 4: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to describe punch presses and accessories and the associated terminology.

Objectives:

Describe punch presses and accessories.
Define commonly used punch press terminology.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Types of die stamping operations
1. Cutting, piercing, bending, forming, drawing, progressive
Components of die stamping
1. Dies, punches, pilots, stripper plates, shedders, pressure pads, knockouts, nest gauges, stock guides, pushers
Types of die sets
1. Open, back post, diagonal post, center post, four post and heel type corner post
Die set terminology
1. Die shoe, punch shoe, guide post, bushing, shank, flange, bolt slot, die area and shut height
Types of die stock materials
1. Ferrous, non-ferrous and non-metallic
Fabrication of die stock materials
1. Shearing and slitting
Stock material feeding and handling equipment
1. Reel, cradle, ram feed, hitch feed, hopper feed, dial feed, magazine feed, cam feed, chute, slide, combination feeding and straightening machines
Punch presses and accessories
1. Straight-sided, under drive, high speed, single-action, double-action, back-geared, manual, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and transfer
Punch press terminology
1. Bolster plate, ram, frame, fly wheel, tonnage, stroke, cycle, shut height and die cushion

Primary Faculty
Gordon, Victoria
Secondary Faculty
Walters, Gary
Associate Dean
Pawlowski, Timothy
Dean
Hutchison, Donald

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088