What you'll learn
Tool & Die Designing is a professional mechanical and manufacturing design course focused on the design and development of press tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and specialized manufacturing tooling.
The course covers the complete tool design workflow, including engineering drawing, tool materials, press working, blanking, piercing, bending, forming, deep drawing, progressive dies, compound dies, jigs, fixtures, CAD modeling, design calculations, assembly and manufacturing considerations.
Learners will develop practical skills in designing production-oriented tooling and understanding how tools and dies are manufactured and used in industrial production environments.
What You Will Learn
- Tool and die design fundamentals
- Engineering drawings and tolerances
- Tool and die materials
- Press working principles
- Press tool components
- Blanking and piercing dies
- Cutting clearance calculations
- Strip layout and material utilization
- Progressive and compound dies
- Bending and forming tools
- Deep drawing dies
- Die sets and standard components
- Jigs and fixtures
- Locating and clamping principles
- Drill jig design
- Milling and welding fixture concepts
- CAD-based tool design
- Tool assembly and validation
- Tool design calculations
- CNC, EDM and manufacturing concepts
- Design for manufacturing
- Tool maintenance and optimization
Who Can Join?
- Mechanical Engineering Students
- Production Engineering Students
- Manufacturing Engineering Students
- Automobile Engineering Students
- Industrial Engineering Students
- Mechatronics Students
- Tool & Die Engineering Students
- Diploma Engineering Students
- ITI Students
- CAD/CAM Learners
- Mechanical Designers
- Tool Designers
- Manufacturing Professionals
- Production Professionals
Prerequisite
- Basic computer knowledge
- Basic engineering drawing knowledge
- Basic mechanical engineering concepts
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes is helpful
- Basic CAD knowledge is beneficial
- Understanding of machining is helpful
- No previous tool and die design experience is required
Course Outcome
After completing the course, learners will be able to:
- Understand tool and die design principles
- Select suitable materials for tooling applications
- Understand press working operations
- Design blanking and piercing tools
- Calculate cutting clearances and forces
- Develop strip layouts
- Understand progressive and compound dies
- Design bending and forming tools
- Understand deep drawing die design
- Design basic jigs and fixtures
- Apply locating and clamping principles
- Develop CAD models of tool components
- Create tool and die assemblies
- Prepare manufacturing drawings and BOMs
- Perform basic tool design calculations
- Understand CNC, EDM and grinding requirements
- Apply design-for-manufacturing principles
- Develop complete practical tool and die projects
Career & Learning Opportunities
- Tool & Die Designer
- Tool Design Engineer Trainee
- Die Design Engineer Trainee
- Press Tool Designer
- Press Tool Design Engineer Trainee
- Jig & Fixture Designer
- Tool & Die Engineer Trainee
- Mechanical CAD Designer
- Mechanical Design Engineer Trainee
- Manufacturing Design Engineer Trainee
- Production Engineering Assistant
- Tool Room Design Trainee
- Die Development Engineer Trainee
- CAD/CAM Engineer Trainee
- Manufacturing Process Assistant
- Product Development Assistant
- Tool Design Project Assistant
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