This course provides an intensive overview of tool and die making and will teach you about workholding, math, inspection, safety, machining, materials, quality, and grinding.
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
Do you want to play an integral role in a manufacturing process? Are you looking for a way to become more indispensable to your employer in the manufacturing industry? Tool and die makers are skilled artisans who enter their careers after a combination of education and hands-on training. This online Tool and Die Maker course is the perfect way to get started in your new career as a tool and die maker.
This course provides an intensive overview of the skills necessary for tool and die making. You will learn workholding, math, inspection, safety, machining, materials, quality, and grinding. Upon completion of the course, you'll have obtained the required knowledge and proven competency in the necessary areas for a successful career as a tool and die maker.
- Workholding
- Intro to Workholding 104
- Locating Devices 107
- Clamping Basics 108
- Chucks, Collets, and Vises 110
- Drill Bushing Selection 230
- Math
- Math Fundamentals 101
- Math: Fractions and Decimals 111
- Blueprint Reading 131
- Algebra Fundamentals 141
- Geometry: Lines and Angles 151
- Geometry: Triangles 161
- Geometry: Circles and Polygons 171
- Trigonometry: The Pythagorean Theorem 201
- Trigonometry: Sine, Cosine, Tangent 211
- Statistics 231
- Inspection
- Basic Measurement 101
- Introduction to GD&T 301
- Major Rules of GD&T 311
- Inspecting a Prismatic Part 321
- Inspecting a Cylindrical Part 331
- Metal Cutting
- Cutting Processes 111
- Safety for Metal Cutting 101
- Overview of Machine Tools 121
- Basic Cutting Theory 201
- Band Saw Operation 211
- Introduction to Metal Cutting Fluids 221
- Metal Cutting Fluid Safety 231
- Toolholders for Turning 260
- Speed and Feed for the Lathe 301
- Speed and Feed for the Mill 311
- Machining Titanium Alloys 325
- Lathe Tool Geometry 351
- Mill Tool Geometry 361
- Drill Tool Geometry 371
- Intro to EDM 100
- Machining
- Manual Mill Basics 201
- Engine Lathe Basics 211
- Manual Mill Setup 221
- Overview of Engine Lathe Setup 205
- Benchwork and Layout Operations 241
- Manual Mill Operation 251
- Engine Lathe Operation 225
- Holemaking on the Manual Mill 271
- Threading on the Engine Lathe 235
- Taper Turning on the Engine Lathe 240
- Introduction to CNC Machines 201
- Basics of the CNC Lathe 211
- Basics of the CNC Mill 212
- Coordinates for the CNC Lathe 221
- Coordinates for the CNC Mill 222
- CNC Specs for the Mill 220
- CNC Specs for the Lathe 225
- Basics of G Code Programming 231
- Introduction to CAD and CAM for Machining 241
- Control Panel Functions for the CNC Lathe 251
- Control Panel Functions for the CNC Mill 252
- Creating a CNC Turning Program 301
- Creating a CNC Milling Program 302
- Calculations for Programming the Mill 312
- Turning Calculations 285
- Canned Cycles for the Lathe 321
- Canned Cycles for the Mill 322
- Haas Mill: Control Panel Overview 250
- Haas Lathe: Control Panel Overview 255
- Haas Mill: First Part Runs 320
- Haas Lathe: First Part Runs 325
- Fanuc Mill: Control Panel Overview 250
- Fanuc Lathe: Control Panel Overview 255
- Fanuc Mill: First Part Runs 320
- Fanuc Lathe: First Part Runs 325
- Mazak Mill: Control Panel Overview 250
- Mazak Lathe: Control Panel Overview 255
- Creating an EIA/ISO Program for the Mazak Mill 286
- Creating an EIA/ISO Program for the Mazak Lathe 287
- Creating a Mazatrol Program for the Mill 288
- Creating a Mazatrol Program for the Lathe 289
- Mazak Mill: First Part Runs 320
- Mazak Lathe: First Part Runs 325
- Safety
- Intro to OSHA 101
- Personal Protective Equipment 111
- Noise Reduction and Hearing Conservation 121
- Respiratory Safety 131
- Lockout/Tagout Procedures 141
- SDS and Hazard Communication 151
- Bloodborne Pathogens 161
- Walking and Working Surfaces 171
- Fire Safety and Prevention 181
- Flammable/Combustible Liquids 191
- Ergonomics 102
- Hand and Power Tool Safety 201
- Safety for Lifting Devices 211
- Powered Industrial Truck Safety 221
- Confined Spaces 231
- Environmental Safety Hazards 241
- Machine Guarding 140
- Materials
- Introduction to Physical Properties 101
- Introduction to Mechanical Properties 111
- Introduction to Metals 121
- Metal Manufacturing 140
- Classification of Steel 201
- Essentials of Heat Treatment of Steel 211
- Hardness Testing 221
- Ferrous Metals 231
- Nonferrous Metals 241
- Exotic Alloys 301
- Quality and Manufacturing Management
- Lean Manufacturing Overview 101
- Essentials of Leadership 110
- Essentials of Communication 120
- ISO 9001: 2015 Review 122
- Continuous Process Improvement: Managing Flow 124
- Manufacturing Process Applications: Part I 124
- Continuous Process Improvement: Identifying and Eliminating Waste 125
- Manufacturing Process Applications: Part II 125
- Managing Performance: Best Practices 130
- Approaches to Maintenance 131
- Managing Performance: Corrective Actions 135
- Equipment/Tool Design and Development 137
- Total Productive Maintenance 141
- Conflict Resolution Principles 150
- 5S Overview 151
- Conflict Resolution for Different Groups 155
- Team Leadership 160
- Intro to Six Sigma 171
- Quality and Customer Service 175
- Manufacturing Management 180
- Troubleshooting 181
- Personal Effectiveness 190
- Conducting Kaizen Events 191
- Managing the Diverse Workplace 210
- SPC Overview 211
- Harassment and Discrimination 215
- Performance Management and the Law 230
- Metrics for Lean 231
- Process Flow Charting 241
- Strategies for Setup Reduction 251
- Management Tools: Problem Solving 270
- Management Tools: Product and Process Design 275
- Six Sigma Goals and Tools 310
- Grinding
- Grinding Processes 201
- Grinding Safety 211
- Basic Grinding Theory 221
- Basics of the Surface Grinder 231
- Basics of the Cylindrical Grinder 232
- Basics of the Centerless Grinder 233
- Setup for the Surface Grinder 241
- Setup for the Cylindrical Grinder 242
- Setup for the Centerless Grinder 243
- Cylindrical Grinder Operation 252
- Centerless Grinder Operation 253
- Introduction to Grinding Fluids 261
- Grinding Variables 301
- Grinding Ferrous Metals 311
- Grinding Nonferrous Metals 321
- Grinding Wheel Materials 331
- Grinding Wheel Geometry 361
- Dressing and Truing 341
- Stamping and Fabrication
- Die Components 130
- Die Cutting Variables 200
- Fabrication Process 232
What you will learn
- Production Floor Safety
- CNC Controls and Programming
- Metallurgy
- Machining and Grinding Processes
- Inspection Methods
- Six Sigma, 5S, Lean, and TPM
- Workholding Principles
How you will benefit
- Prepare for a career as a tool and die maker, die maker, tool and die machinist, or toolmaker
- Gain confidence in your ability to perform your job
- Enrolled students are invited to attend our exclusive annual virtual National Apprenticeship Week events, featuring live webinars, workshops, and employer interactions
This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email.