WELD 1202 Press Brake Operation
Course Information
| Course Number | WELD 1202 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Press Brake Operation |
| Description | The course will offer individuals the chance to operate a press brake. Students will learn how to call up a program and make sure the correct die is installed. Students will learn the safety aspects of running a press brake. (Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in Welding Fabrication Certificate or approval from Instructor.) |
| Total Credits | 2 |
| Total Hours | 48 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 1 Credit, 24 Hours |
| Lab | 1 Credit, 24 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in Welding Fabrication Certificate or Approval from Instructor.
Institutional Core Competencies
- Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Understand basic precision sheet metal terminology.
- Explain press brake types and forming methods form mechanical to electric press brakes.
- Understand press brake punches including the types, styles, uses and limits of each.
- Explain press brake load limits as compared to tooling limits.
- Explain the difference between the types, style, use and load limits of press brake dies.
- Understand how to make proper die selection to achieve desired results from engineering to the shop floor.
- Explain forming types including sharp, radius, and profound radius bends.
- Explain the difference of cold forming, warm forming and hot forming and the effects it has on material.
- Demonstrate how to use press brake safely and accurate to blue print specifications.
SCC Accessibility Statement
色中色 strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
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