ONE-DAY COURSES

Toolroom Psychology

Tool Steel Selection and Die Coatings

Introduction to Sheet Metal Stamping and Dies

Stamping Die Set-Up Procedures

 

Tool Room Psychology - 4 Hours

During hard economic times, it's difficult to find the capital necessary to buy new equipment or invest in new technology. In order to remain competitive, each and every employee must work as efficiently and effectively as possible. The effectiveness of an organization greatly depends on the ability for each and every employee to communicate. To be effective, the working culture must stimulate internal motivation from its employees. This condensed practical leadership program provides an introduction to the key concepts of communication, counseling, teams and team building, leadership behaviors, internal motivation principles, and performance. We will cover the thoughts, behaviors and skills that are essential and necessary for successful leadership. This course is presented from a "shop floor" perspective and is ideal for those working in the skilled trades.

Topics Include:

Our Thoughts Paradigms Shifting Paradigms How Our Thoughts Affect Our Behaviors Understanding And Respecting Other People's Paradigm's Establishing Reality-Based Paradigms Developing A Value System Our Words The Importance Of How We Communicate Analyzing Your Own Words Beyond Words, How Your Behavior Screams Words Our Actions Controlling Anger Behavioral Determinism Power Versus Authority The Strength of Humility Mentoring Others Leadership Behaviors Earning Respect Top-Down Or Bottom-Up Leadership Methods Putting First Thing First Prioritizing Your Time

Understanding Yourself Analyzing Your Strengths Identifying Your Weaknesses Using Your Technical Weakness As A Strength Monitoring Your Own Behavior Changing Bad Habits Praxis Going Out Of Your Comfort Zone Keys To Changing Developing Your Character Keys To Motivation Integrity Respect The Benefits Financial Emotional Psychological

 

Tool Steel Selection and Die Coatings - 8 Hours

This practical course focuses on understanding the many types of tool steels available as well as their best applications. Tool steel coatings, types, and application methods will also be discussed. This course is intended for individuals with tool design or build experience.

Topics Include:

Tool Steel Fundamentals Carbon Alloys Tool Steel Types Conventional Tool Steels CPM Tool Steels Carbide Pools Aluminum Bronze Tool Steel Characteristics Toughness Wear Resistance Machinability Thermal Stability Weld-Ability Interface With Metal Machining Effects Wire Burning Grinding Milling

Solving Tool Steel Failures Cracking Galling Chipping Mushrooming Losing Hardness Tool Steel Coatings PVD CVD TD Cold Coat Coating Advantages Tool Steel Selection For Coatings Temper Type Preparing Tool Steel For Coatings Surface Finish Requirements Polishing Techniques

 

Introduction to Sheet Metal Stamping and Dies - 8 Hours

This fundamental course will provide the attendees with a basic understanding of the sheet metal stamping process, as well as define the role of dies. It is intended for those individuals with little or no stamping or die-related experience.

Note: This course is available through Expert Technical Training, and can be custom-designed to your company's needs and instructed at your facility. For more information, please visit expert-technical.com

Topics Include:

What Is Sheet Metal Stamping? What Is A Press? Why Sheet Metal? What Is A Die? What Are Some Stamped Products? Die Types - Cutting And Forming Piercing Blanking Shearing Trimming Notching Pinch Trimming Lancing Bending Flanging Stretching Ironing Drawing / Draw Reductions Solid Forming / Re-Striking

Basic Die Components Die Shoes - Foundational Casting Guide Pins Cam Slides / Gibbing / Drivers Dowels / Screws Pilots Heel / Thrust Blocks Punches / Buttons Pads Coil And Gas Springs The Die Building Process Estimating Tooling Cost Part Processing Die Design Machining Processes Die Construction Process Die Tryout Quality Control Procedures

 

Stamping Die Set-Up Procedures - 8 Hours

Many stamping problems are the result of poor die set-up procedures and methods. Many of these problems can be resolved by properly educating the die set-up personnel with respect to proper die set-up procedures. This course will give the attendee a comprehensive understanding of the die set-up process.

Topics Include:

Choosing The Right Press Press Types Tonnage During Stroke Tonnage Distribution Ram Speeds Deflection Rates Ram Parallelism Stroke Length Shut Height Die Placement Tonnage Distribution Off-Loading The Press Tonnage Indicators Alignment With The Coil Die / Press Cleanliness Rough Shut Height Calibration Stop Blocks "Floating" In The Die

Die Clamping Procedures Toe Clamps / Blocking Height Clamp Slot Bolts Sag Detection Die Shut Height Primary Calibration Lead Readings Tonnage Readings Getting Material Into The Die First Hit Line - The Importance Setting Pitch Setting Feed / Pilot Release Setting Feed Line Height Final Shut Height Calibration Stop Block Readings Corner Tonnage