Progressive Die Design Course for Sheet Metal & Tool Design Engineers

Introduction to Press Tool

Gain an initial understanding of press tools, exploring their essential role in manufacturing processes and applications. Explore the diverse operations performed by press tools, showcasing their versatility in industrial settings.

Basic CAD Methodology for Press Tool Design

Introduce the fundamental Computer-Aided Design (CAD) methodologies specific to press tool design, emphasizing efficiency in the design process.

Press Tool Design Overview

Provide an overview of press tool design, covering key components and considerations necessary for a comprehensive understanding.

Press Tool Design Guidelines and Calculations

Outline the guidelines and calculations essential for press tool design, ensuring precision and adherence to industry standards.

Strip Layout Creation

Master the creation of strip layouts, a crucial step in press tool design influencing material usage and manufacturing efficiency.

Raw Strip Selection

Explore the process of selecting raw strips, optimizing material utilization and minimizing waste in press tool design.

Method Plan Creation and Implementation

Develop method plans for press tool design and implement them systematically, ensuring a structured workflow.

Drawing Creation and Update Automatically

Explore techniques for drawing creation in press tool design, focusing on automated updates for enhanced efficiency.

Analysis

Conduct clash clearance analyses to identify and rectify potential interferences within press tool designs, ensuring smooth operation.

Selection of MISUMI Standard Parts

Explore the process of selecting standard parts from MISUMI, streamlining the integration of high-quality components into press tool designs.

Design and Calculation of Simple Tool Blanking

Learn the intricacies of designing and calculating simple blanking tools, a fundamental aspect of press tool functionality.

Design and Calculation of Piercing Tool

Explore the design and calculation processes for piercing tools, crucial for creating holes and apertures in materials.

Design and Calculation of Trim Tool

Understand the design and calculation aspects of trim tools, essential for cutting and shaping materials in press tool operations.

Design and Calculation of Forming Tool

Master the design and calculation techniques for forming tools, pivotal for shaping materials into desired configurations.

Design and Calculation of Draw Tool

Explore the complexities of designing and calculating draw tools, integral for forming materials into three-dimensional shapes in press tool applications.

2 Downloadable Exercises and 2 CAD Tests

Engage in practical exercises and CAD tests, providing hands-on experience to reinforce learning and assess proficiency in press tool design.