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Tool and Die Maker

This course provides an intensive overview of tool and die making and will teach you about workholding, math, inspection, safety, machining, materials, quality, and grinding.

Tool and Die Maker
$2,095.00 (USD)

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Overview

Objective

Outline

  1. Workholding
    1. Intro to Workholding 104
    2. Locating Devices 107
    3. Clamping Basics 108
    4. Chucks, Collets, and Vises 110
    5. Drill Bushing Selection 230
  2. Math
    1. Math Fundamentals 101
    2. Math: Fractions and Decimals 111
    3. Blueprint Reading 131
    4. Algebra Fundamentals 141
    5. Geometry: Lines and Angles 151
    6. Geometry: Triangles 161
    7. Geometry: Circles and Polygons 171
    8. Trigonometry: The Pythagorean Theorem 201
    9. Trigonometry: Sine, Cosine, Tangent 211
    10. Statistics 231
  3. Inspection
    1. Basic Measurement 101
    2. Introduction to GD&T 301
    3. Major Rules of GD&T 311
    4. Inspecting a Prismatic Part 321
    5. Inspecting a Cylindrical Part 331
  4. Metal Cutting
    1. Cutting Processes 111
    2. Safety for Metal Cutting 101
    3. Overview of Machine Tools 121
    4. Basic Cutting Theory 201
    5. Band Saw Operation 211
    6. Introduction to Metal Cutting Fluids 221
    7. Metal Cutting Fluid Safety 231
    8. Toolholders for Turning 260
    9. Speed and Feed for the Lathe 301
    10. Speed and Feed for the Mill 311
    11. Machining Titanium Alloys 325
    12. Lathe Tool Geometry 351
    13. Mill Tool Geometry 361
    14. Drill Tool Geometry 371
    15. Intro to EDM 100
  5. Machining
    1. Manual Mill Basics 201
    2. Engine Lathe Basics 211
    3. Manual Mill Setup 221
    4. Overview of Engine Lathe Setup 205
    5. Benchwork and Layout Operations 241
    6. Manual Mill Operation 251
    7. Engine Lathe Operation 225
    8. Holemaking on the Manual Mill 271
    9. Threading on the Engine Lathe 235
    10. Taper Turning on the Engine Lathe 240
    11. Introduction to CNC Machines 201
    12. Basics of the CNC Lathe 211
    13. Basics of the CNC Mill 212
    14. Coordinates for the CNC Lathe 221
    15. Coordinates for the CNC Mill 222
    16. CNC Specs for the Mill 220
    17. CNC Specs for the Lathe 225
    18. Basics of G Code Programming 231
    19. Introduction to CAD and CAM for Machining 241
    20. Control Panel Functions for the CNC Lathe 251
    21. Control Panel Functions for the CNC Mill 252
    22. Creating a CNC Turning Program 301
    23. Creating a CNC Milling Program 302
    24. Calculations for Programming the Mill 312
    25. Turning Calculations 285
    26. Canned Cycles for the Lathe 321
    27. Canned Cycles for the Mill 322
    28. Haas Mill: Control Panel Overview 250
    29. Haas Lathe: Control Panel Overview 255
    30. Haas Mill: First Part Runs 320
    31. Haas Lathe: First Part Runs 325
    32. Fanuc Mill: Control Panel Overview 250
    33. Fanuc Lathe: Control Panel Overview 255
    34. Fanuc Mill: First Part Runs 320
    35. Fanuc Lathe: First Part Runs 325
    36. Mazak Mill: Control Panel Overview 250
    37. Mazak Lathe: Control Panel Overview 255
    38. Creating an EIA/ISO Program for the Mazak Mill 286
    39. Creating an EIA/ISO Program for the Mazak Lathe 287
    40. Creating a Mazatrol Program for the Mill 288
    41. Creating a Mazatrol Program for the Lathe 289
    42. Mazak Mill: First Part Runs 320
    43. Mazak Lathe: First Part Runs 325
  6. Safety
    1. Intro to OSHA 101
    2. Personal Protective Equipment 111
    3. Noise Reduction and Hearing Conservation 121
    4. Respiratory Safety 131
    5. Lockout/Tagout Procedures 141
    6. SDS and Hazard Communication 151
    7. Bloodborne Pathogens 161
    8. Walking and Working Surfaces 171
    9. Fire Safety and Prevention 181
    10. Flammable/Combustible Liquids 191
    11. Ergonomics 102
    12. Hand and Power Tool Safety 201
    13. Safety for Lifting Devices 211
    14. Powered Industrial Truck Safety 221
    15. Confined Spaces 231
    16. Environmental Safety Hazards 241
    17. Machine Guarding 140
  7. Materials
    1. Introduction to Physical Properties 101
    2. Introduction to Mechanical Properties 111
    3. Introduction to Metals 121
    4. Metal Manufacturing 140
    5. Classification of Steel 201
    6. Essentials of Heat Treatment of Steel 211
    7. Hardness Testing 221
    8. Ferrous Metals 231
    9. Nonferrous Metals 241
    10. Exotic Alloys 301
  8. Quality and Manufacturing Management
    1. Lean Manufacturing Overview 101
    2. Essentials of Leadership 110
    3. Essentials of Communication 120
    4. ISO 9001: 2015 Review 122
    5. Continuous Process Improvement: Managing Flow 124
    6. Manufacturing Process Applications: Part I 124
    7. Continuous Process Improvement: Identifying and Eliminating Waste 125
    8. Manufacturing Process Applications: Part II 125
    9. Managing Performance: Best Practices 130
    10. Approaches to Maintenance 131
    11. Managing Performance: Corrective Actions 135
    12. Equipment/Tool Design and Development 137
    13. Total Productive Maintenance 141
    14. Conflict Resolution Principles 150
    15. 5S Overview 151
    16. Conflict Resolution for Different Groups 155
    17. Team Leadership 160
    18. Intro to Six Sigma 171
    19. Quality and Customer Service 175
    20. Manufacturing Management 180
    21. Troubleshooting 181
    22. Personal Effectiveness 190
    23. Conducting Kaizen Events 191
    24. Managing the Diverse Workplace 210
    25. SPC Overview 211
    26. Harassment and Discrimination 215
    27. Performance Management and the Law 230
    28. Metrics for Lean 231
    29. Process Flow Charting 241
    30. Strategies for Setup Reduction 251
    31. Management Tools: Problem Solving 270
    32. Management Tools: Product and Process Design 275
    33. Six Sigma Goals and Tools 310
  9. Grinding
    1. Grinding Processes 201
    2. Grinding Safety 211
    3. Basic Grinding Theory 221
    4. Basics of the Surface Grinder 231
    5. Basics of the Cylindrical Grinder 232
    6. Basics of the Centerless Grinder 233
    7. Setup for the Surface Grinder 241
    8. Setup for the Cylindrical Grinder 242
    9. Setup for the Centerless Grinder 243
    10. Cylindrical Grinder Operation 252
    11. Centerless Grinder Operation 253
    12. Introduction to Grinding Fluids 261
    13. Grinding Variables 301
    14. Grinding Ferrous Metals 311
    15. Grinding Nonferrous Metals 321
    16. Grinding Wheel Materials 331
    17. Grinding Wheel Geometry 361
    18. Dressing and Truing 341
  10. Stamping and Fabrication
    1. Die Components 130
    2. Die Cutting Variables 200
    3. Fabrication Process 232

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