MTTC 207 - Tooling Design II

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Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 0XX and MATH 0XX, and MTTC 110 - Turning and Milling Processes , and MTTC 105 - Abrasive Processes I .
PROGRAM: Machine Tool Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019

Covers concepts of complex tooling design. Emphasizes forming, blanking, piercing and progressive type die design. Includes die applications, components, manufacture and assembly techniques.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

1. Interpret detail and assembly drawings of die configurations. (b)
2. Identify specific types of dies. (b,f)
3. Identify specific applications of dies. (b,f)
4. Solve mathematical problems related to the design and manufacture of dies. (e)
5. Apply engineering specifications to the design of a die. (b,e,i)
6. Identify specific die components. (f)
7. Explain the function of die components. (f)
8. Apply specific tolerances to die components in a die assembly. (a,c,i)
9. Manufacture a functioning die that meets or exceeds industry standards. (a,b,c,e,i)

Note: Letters following objectives correspond to ATMAE Outcomes.

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

• Bending dies
• Principles of blanking and piercing dies
• Die life
• Screw and dowel holes
• Punches
• Mounting punches in punch plates
• Pilots
• Die block constructions
• Nest gages
• Strippers and stock guides
• Pushers
• Shedders and knockouts
• Wipers
• Stock utilization and strip layout
• Die stops
• Die maintenance
• Die sets

 
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