ATMT 1260 - Die Theory 1

Credit Hours: 2.00

Prerequisites: None

(formerly ATMT 2912)

This course covers the basic theory and function of dies. The standard components of dies, different types of dies, and die function are major elements of the course.

Billable Contact Hours: 2

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OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to describe dies and their main components.

Objectives:

Describe a die.
Describe the standard components of a die.
Identify the components of the lower die shoe and its relation to the die retainer and die button.
Identify the components of the upper die shoe and its relation to the punch retainer.
Describe the materials used to make die components.
Describe the various types of dies used in industry.

Outcome 2: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to describe die function and maintenance.

Objectives:

Describe how the die creates parts.
Identify die setups for sheet metal bending.
Describe basic die maintenance.
Troubleshoot die operation.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES (CDO)
• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

CDO marked YES apply to this course:
Communication: YES
Critical Thinking: YES
Information Literacy: YES
Quantitative Reasoning: YES
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Types of dies.
Standard die components.
The lower die shoe.
The upper die shoe.
Materials used to make die components.
Die function.
Die setups.
Die maintenance.
Troubleshooting dies.

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