MFG 413 - Advanced Diemaking Lab

1. Build an industry quality die set
   1. Line bore boiler plates for pins & bushings
   2. Mount parallels and shank
2. Machine die components prior to heat treatment
   1. Saw proper materials to dimension
   2. Machine die components using mills, lathes, & grinders
   3. Drill and/or tap necessary holes in tool steel materials
   4. Engrave, etch, or stamp identification on each component. 
3. Analyze the safety concerns related to heat treating steel.
   1. Explain how parts heated to 1750 degrees Fahrenheit are handle safely.
   2. Demonstrate the safe use of stainless steel wrap
   3. Demonstrate the safe use of a heat treating oven.
4. Harden tool steel components
   1. Heat treat die components to proper hardened state as required by the die design
   2. Temper die components to relieve stress
   3. Clean out the dowel and threaded holes
5. Machine die components using CNC machine tools
   1. Set up a CNC milling machine, lathe, and a wire EDM machine
   2. Operate a CNC milling machine, lathe, and a wire EDM machine
   3. Maintain a CNC milling machine, lathe, and a wire EDM machine
   4. Create CNC mill code using computer-aided machining (CAM)
6. Machine die components into a finished state
   1. Grind critical features to specified dimension and tolerance
   2. Grind cutting edges to a sharpened state
   3. Check fits and clearances between die members
7. Analyze die components in their related assemblies using metrology
   1. Utilize traditional measuring equipment
   2. Make use of visual measuring equipment
8. Align die members in assembly
   1. Transfer mounting holes into soft members
   2. Mount die members in assembly maintaining required clearances
   3. Line transfer dowel holes from the hardened member into the soft members
9. Set-up die for trial run
   1. Set-up die for trial run into a OBI punch press
   2. Shear appropriate stock material for die as needed
   3. Produce piece parts in small lot quantities according to piece part dimensions and tolerances
10. Examine shop safety
    1. Identify common shop hazards
    2. Demonstrate safety as it applies to common shop equipment
11. Maintain all tooling and equipment (student and school property) in accordance with each individual manufacturer
    1. Perform required daily maintenance
    2. Demonstrate appropriate care and use of machines
    3. Demonstrate proper care of all inspection equipment.
12. Compile verbal and written information as required by industry to effectively communicate.
    1. Elaborate on assigned work with team members
    2. Describe effective work plan with instructors