Punch press operator

Power Presses

The punch press / die setter course will go as follows:

• 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.
  
• 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 Punch Press Operator Certification

(1) Day - Maximum Class Size 20

Advanced Training

Goal

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
  

Training Outline

Suggested Participants

Press operators, die setters, supervisors, and group leaders.

Course Duration

Two days (maximum group size is 20)