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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

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

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