Die Theory
August 17, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
MA Training Center | 3405 Board Road York, PA 17406Course 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
Details
Date: August 17 – September 2026
Days: M & W
Times: 6-9 pm
Location: MA Training Center, 3405 Board Road, York PA 17406
Cost (member) $ 550
Cost (non member) $820