ATMT 1270 - Die Theory 2

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. Describe die stamping operations.
2. 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:

1. Define types of die sets.
2. 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:

1. Identify types of die stock materials.
2. Describe the fabrication of die stock materials.
3. 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:

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

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1. Types of die stamping operations
   1. Cutting, piercing, bending, forming, drawing, progressive
2. Components of die stamping
   1. Dies, punches, pilots, stripper plates, shedders, pressure pads, knockouts, nest gauges, stock guides, pushers
3. Types of die sets
   1. Open, back post, diagonal post, center post, four post and heel type corner post
4. Die set terminology
   1. Die shoe, punch shoe, guide post, bushing, shank, flange, bolt slot, die area and shut height
5. Types of die stock materials
   1. Ferrous, non-ferrous and non-metallic
6. Fabrication of die stock materials
   1. Shearing and slitting
7. 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
8. Punch presses and accessories
   1. Straight-sided, under drive, high speed, single-action, double-action, back-geared, manual, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and transfer
9. Punch press terminology
   1. Bolster plate, ram, frame, fly wheel, tonnage, stroke, cycle, shut height and die cushion