Basic Die Theory
Course Description
This course is designed to teach the principles of blanking and/or piercing dies, bending, screwing, dowel holes, die life, punches, pilots, die-block construction, strippers and stock guides, shredders and knockouts, nest gauges, pushers, die stops, stock materials utilization and strip layout principles.
Objectives & Outline
Students will learn basic techniques and theories of building and stamping dies along with the essential facts of cutting and forming operations.
Course Outline:
- Types of dies
- Die construction
- Cutting clearance
- Metal forming
- Die maintenance
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