Coil Processing Certificate

Master the fundamentals of coil processing with an understanding of the machines, the processes and the tools of the trade!

This two-day seminar will teach you the theory of operation behind the slitting, leveling, shearing and blanking processes. You will receive a comprehensive overview of the coil slitting and leveling process with an in-depth look at techniques and practices that are sure to enhance your coil processing operations. Our expert instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of coil processing utilizing interactive instruction and videos of line operation to help you gain knowledge on these basic concepts:

Course Availability

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Customized training

On-Site Coil Processing Training

Unable to send your operators to off-site training? Bring the instructor and course to you. Schedule expert training in your plant, on your equipment. We also provide assessment testing so your operators can earn a technical certificate after completing their training.

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Certificate audience

This Course is Designed For

  • New and minimally skilled coil processing operators
  • Experienced operators, engineers, designers, set-up personnel, quality control personnel or managers who want to improve their knowledge and skills on coil processing
Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

  • Know and understand basic coil processing terms
  • Understand the effects of material chemistry, annealing, heat treating, and quenching
  • Understand the difference in cut-to-length, blanking, and multi blanking
  • Master the slitting process by understanding the different types tooling and tooling setups

Class Content

Included Course Topics

Our expert instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of coil processing utilizing interactive instruction and videos of line operation to help you gain knowledge on these basic concepts.

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Basic Concepts

  • Related coil processing terminology
  • Function of common machines
  • Material properties
  • Slitting, leveling, shearing and blanking processes

Coil Processing Lines

  • Vocabulary
  • Coil handling
  • Machine function
  • Tensions

Material Science

  • Metal properties
  • Metal chemistry
  • Metal treating

Blanking

  • Cut to Length/Blanking/Multi Blanking Lines
  • Learning methodology differences
  • Types
  • Measuring

Leveling

  • Defects
  • Quantifying flatness
  • Types of leveling
  • Tension
  • Coating

Slitting

  • Types of lines
  • Tensioning systems
  • Scrap handling
  • Knife setup
  • Tooling

*The Coil Processing Certificate does not imply the designation of a professional certification, nor does it require renewal.

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