TECH 4571 – Tool Design

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Design of tooling and work holding systems for the integrated manufacturing environment; geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, fast change-over techniques, hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, achieving world class quality through design. Prerequisites: TECH 3401, 3421, 4472
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Assigned Work

4571 Quizzes

Course Outline

Course Introduction

1. Introduction to Tool Design

2. Tooling Materials

3. Cutting Tool Design

4. Workholding Principles

• 4a. Jig Design
• 4b. Fixture Design

TEST 1

5. Power Presses & Die Design

• 5a. Introduction to Power Presses
• 5b. Die Set Design

6. Mold Design

7. Inspection, Gaging, and GD&T

• 7a. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• 7b. Design of Inspection and Gaging Tooling
• 7c. Limits and Fits

8. Fluid Power Fundamentals

 

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