School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Trade & Apprentice Education
Department
Skilled Trade & Apprenticeship
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
TAE - Graphic Design
Course Number
160
Course Title
Press Working Fundamentals
Credit Hours
2.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
TAGD-130 or TAE Apprentice Coordinator/Instructor Permission
Catalog Course Description
Discusses basic metal deformation theory, presses and ancillary equipment, die construction, and die component identification. Covers various die types and draws the various detail components using both traditional and computer-aided drafting.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Core Course Topics
- Stress/strain relationships.
- Press working forces.
- Mechanical presses.
- Mechanical press driving mechanisms and number of actions.
- Special presses and equipment.
- Die shoes, guide pins, and heels.
- Punches, buttons, and punch holders.
- Backing plates, risers, and cutting steels.
- Composite steels and trimming die cutters.
- Forming steels, bending, curling, and beading.
- Forming steels, flanging, and side movement control.
- Large area deformation of metals and drawing.
- Draw die punches.
- Progressive dies.
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
All students will be required to complete a comprehensive final examination that assesses the learning of all course objectives This exam must be weighted in a manner so that the exam score is worth a minimum of fifteen percent of the final course grade. This exam is to be a common exam administered to all sections of TAGD 160.
General Course Requirements and Recommendations
The student will be required to bring the drafting equipment used in previous drafting courses.
Texts
Texts, handouts, and/or workbooks will be determined by the TAE Department.
Outcomes
Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No
Satisfies Honors Requirements
No
Effective Term
Fall 2014