MFG 403 - Basic Die Making Lab

1. Assess proper steels according to die application
   1. Determine proper steel types from blueprints
   2. Harden and temper steel according to application
   3. Test hardened components for correct Rockwell hardness
2. Critique shop work
   1. Evaluate workload and determine best time management according to machine availability
   2. Determine best method of processing die components
3. Manufacture the following single station basic dies
   1. Build a blank and shallow draw die (ashtray die)
   2. Build a pierce die (round die)
   3. Build a compound die (washer die)
   4. Build a bend die (U-bend die)
   5. Build a blank-thru die (rectangular die)
   6. Grind an inside and outside diameter to an assigned dimension using a tool-post grinder
4. Assemble die components
   1. Grind die components after heat treat
   2. Lap dowel holes for doweling purposes
   3. Select proper die springs according to pressure requirements
   4. Select proper fasteners to mount die components
   5. Align punch and die contours to establish proper cutting clearance
   6. Transfer screw and dowel holes
   7. Fit punch(es) into punch plates(s)
   8. Sharpen die components
   9. Mount die members to die set
5. Assess stock strip material
   1. Locate proper sheet metal according to piece part requirements
   2. Shear sheet metal to proper width
6. Evaluate a punch press
   1. List safety rules as applied to dies and presses
   2. Identify all punch press controls and safety features
   3. Mount die into a punch press
   4. Set press shut height and knock-out system
   5. Create piece part samples from a die
   6. Trouble-shoot die(s) as required