Punch Press Operator / Die Setter & Power Press Training

 

 

Power Presses

• Punch Press Die Setter Course Objective:
• Increase the knowledge of punch press operations and requirements
• Reduce the time required to set-up the press
• Reduce scrap
• Reduce accidents and damage to tooling and machinery.

 

Program Content:

• Understanding the legal requirements of Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations
• Key points of the Canadian Standards Association Code for Power Press Operation: Health, Safety, and Guarding Requirements
• Parts of the press (hydraulic and mechanical presses)
• Functions of press component parts
• Danger of incorrect shut height adjustment and pitfalls
• Pre shift inspections
• Importance of lock-out procedures and when required
• Use of blocking devices
• Methods of set up
• Proper clamping methods
• Adjusting the air-counterbalance system
• Checking safety devices
• Types of guards and guarding devices
• Entrapment rescue requirements for non members of the rescue team

 

Suggested Participants:

Press operators, die setters, supervisors, group leaders, and health & safety committee members.

Duration For The Punch Press Certification?

· 1 day (maximum group size is 20)

 

Advanced Training For Punch Press Operators / Die Setters

Course Objectives:

Significantly Increase the knowledge of punch press operations and requirements through theoretical training

• Reduce scrap
• Increase professionalism of personnel
• Improve set up time and methods of set up
• Reduce accidents and damage to machinery and tooling

Program Outline:

• Understanding the legal requirements of Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations
• Key points of the Canadian Standards Association Code for Power Press Operation: Health, Safety, and Guarding Requirements
• Parts of the mechanical press, advanced understanding of the parts of the press (crankshaft, gears, ram adjustment, counterbalance system, brake monitor etc,)
• Parts of the hydraulic press, advanced understanding of the parts of the punch press (reservoir, hydraulic cylinders, etc,)
• How to conduct pre shift inspections
• Lock-out procedures and following the procedures correctly
• Use of blocking devices and proper installation
• Understanding the different types of guards and guarding devices and how they operate
• Understanding their role in an entrapment rescue situation
• Proper set up and clamping of dies in the machine
• How to adjust the air-counterbalance system and the different types of counterbalance systems
• Housekeeping
• Material Handling basics
• Use of auxiliary equipment (feeders, straighteners, uncoilers etc)
• Use of knock out bars
• Cushions and nitrogen springs
• Die protection

Suggested Participants:

Press operators, die setters, supervisors, and group leaders

Course Duration:

Two days (maximum group size is 20)

Continue to Competency Training For Die Setter / Punch Press Training & Management Overview

When using machinery be sure to lock it out safely. Look over our machine guard training as well as our lockout tagout training in the workplace. If you require assistance please don't hesitate to contact our qualified trainers.
Press / Die Setter - Power Press Training Locations:

We will train throughout North America, we are proud to be servicing our surrounding areas, Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Toronto, London, Kitchener, St. Catherines & Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Buffalo New York and Detroit Michigan U.S.

Related safety training courses
Lockout Tagout
Machine Guard Training
Entrapment Rescue Certification

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Headquarters - Hamilton, Toronto Area (Ontario, Canada)