Mechanical Training: Production Line Fundamentals First week

Second Week Press shop Training

This intensive, hands-on course is designed to take operators from the fundamentals of sheet metal handling up to safely mastering high-precision manufacturing equipment.

Trumpf Punch/Laser Machine Training (1-Week Course)

Day 1: Safety, Machine Anatomy, and Start-up

• Safety & Emergency Procedures:
  • Location and use of all E-Stop buttons and light guards.
  • Understanding PUWER, LOTO, and PPE requirements.
  • Identifying and avoiding common energy sources and hazards (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, etc.).
• Machine Anatomy:
  • Introduction to the Trumpf T5000 and T6000 machines.
  • Key components: touch screen, foot pedal, light guards, etc.
• Start-up & Shutdown Procedures:
  • Powering up and down the machine safely.
  • Machine referencing and homing.

Day 2: Tooling and Maintenance

• Tool & Nozzle Training:
  • Understanding the different types of tools (multi-tools, whisper tools, etc.).
  • Tool and die selection, loading, and maintenance.
• Basic Daily and Weekly Maintenance:
  • Daily checks: work area, brush table, oil levels, etc.
  • Weekly checks: lubrication, filter cleaning, etc.

Day 3: Machine Programming

• CNC Controllers:
  • Navigating the on-board controls.
  • Uploading and managing programs.
• Job Loading:
  • Importing NC code and nesting sheets.
  • Selecting material parameters.

Day 4: Run Execution and Troubleshooting

• Dry Runs & First-Off Checks:
  • Executing a "dry run" to confirm the machine path.
  • Preventing collision damage.
• Common Problems and Fixes:
  • Troubleshooting common issues like poor laser cut quality and alarm codes.
  • Safely recovering from a crash.

Day 5: Final Certification and Review

• Practical Skills Test:
  • A hands-on assessment of the operator's ability to safely and efficiently operate the machine.
• Written Test:
  • A written exam (test and questions) to test the operator's knowledge of safety procedures, machine operation, and maintenance.
• Review and Q&A:
  • A final opportunity for operators to ask questions and clarify any remaining doubts.

Amada/Prima Press Brake Training (2-Week Course)

Week 1: Fundamentals

• Day 1: Introduction to Press Brakes
  • What is a press brake?
  • Common bend methods (air bending, bottom bending, coining).
  • Industries and applications.
• Day 2: Safety and Machine Components
  • PUWER, LOTO, and PPE.
  • Machine components: clamp holder, touchscreen, punch, die, etc.
  • Safety features: foot pedal, safety beam, emergency stops.
• Day 3: Machine Start-up and Referencing
  • Start-up and shutdown procedures.
  • Machine referencing: opening and closing the ram, back gauge referencing.
• Day 4: Daily Checks and Hazard Awareness
  • Daily operator checks.
  • Common hazards: pinch points, sharp edges, ergonomic strain, etc.
• Day 5: Review and Practical Exercises
  • Review of the week's topics.
  • Hands-on practical exercises.

Week 2: Advanced Operations

• Day 6: Tooling and Setup
  • Punch and die selection.
  • Setting up tooling safely and correctly.
• Day 7: CNC Touchscreen and Programming
  • CNC touchscreen overview.
  • Inputting part numbers, selecting die size, punch, and material thickness.
• Day 8: Advanced Programming
  • Adjusting ram speed, ODC (ram height), back stop hold/pause, and back stop retract.
  • Understanding angles and input.
• Day 9: Auto Bend Process and Corrections
  • Starting the auto bend process.
  • Making corrections with the Digi pro.
• Day 10: Final Certification and Review
  • Practical skills test.
  • Written test.
  • Review and Q&A.