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MCA 221 – Die Construction I
Provides practical application for theory and competency areas addressed in MCA 220 Die Design I. Students will be assigned the manufacture of punches and dies utilizing a variety of advanced machines. Topics include: jig bore, EDM, indexing, fixtures, precision grinding, and safety.
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Punches |
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Dies |
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Mounting Die Components |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
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Assembly and Setup Procedures |
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Safety |
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Prerequisite/Corequisite: |
MCA 220 |
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Course Guide |
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After completing this
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PUNCHES
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Theory |
Describe a punch die and explain the type of manufacturing processes where punches are used. |
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List the types of punches and how they are used in industry. |
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Describe tipping or revolving. |
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Identify punch dies and check sizes of mating parts to determine if they are within tolerance for production use. |
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Application |
Construct a punch die according to given requirements. |
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DIES
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Theory |
Define the main classification of dies: bending, blanking, forging, single and double action, progressive, powder metal, casting, and extrusion dies. |
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Explain how progressive dies are used in various industrial processes. |
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Explain the design of multi-step drawing and blanking dies. |
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Describe how open and closed dies work. |
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MOUNTING DIE COMPONENTS
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Theory |
Define die cushion, die holder, die pad, die set, die shoe, slide, punch, stripper, form block, gag, gibs, and guide posts, and explain how these terms relate to dies. |
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Explain the simplest form of mounting dies in a press. |
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Describe the factors that will determine the time the die setter will require to place the dies properly in a press. |
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Explain how die sets reduce mounting times, and how guide pins are used. |
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Application |
Mount dies properly in a press. |
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