I. Understanding Material

A. Types/Commercial Names

B. Plain Carbon Steel

C. "n" Value

D. "r" Value

E. Yield Strength

F. Effects of Grain

G. Thickness Tolerances

II. Cutting and Piercing

A. Selecting the Proper Clearances

B. Problem Solving for Burrs

C. Understanding the Effects of Clearance

D. Problem Solving for Slug Pulling

E. Problem Solving for Matched Cuts

F. Problem Solving for Punch Breakage

G. Grinding Cutting Shear

H. Piercing Angular Surfaces

I. Cam Piercing Suggestions

J. Pinch Trimming/Break Out Trimming

III. Flanging/Wiping/Bending & Extruding

A. Overcoming Spring-Back for 90º Bends

B. Coining

C. Various Methods of Bending

D. Rocker Bending

E. Forming a Double Bend

F. Compression/Stretch Flanges

G. Making "U" Formed Parts Flat

H. Curling Techniques

I. Extruding/Hole Flanging

IV. Welding

A. Intro to Tool and Die Welding

B. Preheat/postheat

C. Rod Selection

D. Techniques

E. Inspection

F. Procedures/Specifications

V. Drawing

A. Basic Draw Die Terminology

B. Understanding Metal Flow

C. Factor Controlling Metal Flow

D. Draw Ratio Theory

E. Solving for Rips/Tears/Buckles/Wrinkles

F. Calculating Blank Size

G. Selecting the Proper Draw Die Clearances

H. Learn the Effects of Draw Radii

I. Surface Finishing Techniques

J. Effects of Lubrication

K. Die Coatings

L. Effects of Ram Speed

M. Length of Line Analysis

N. Trapped Air Problems

O. Circle Grid Analysis

P. Establishing a Trouble Shooting Process

VI. Press Related Problems

A. Types of Presses

B. Tonnage Considerations

C. Effects of Counterbalance

D. Die Placement

E. Air Cushions

F. Setting the Feed Release

VII. Nitrogen Systems

A. Troubleshooting Techniques

VIII. Miscellaneous Repairs

A. Dutchman

B. Pad Straightening

C. Re-grinding Techniques

D. Punch Realignment

IX. Hole Plugging

A. Welding

B. Tapped Plugs

C. Inserts

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