• PRESS BRAKE DEPARTMENT

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Department Name: Press Brake Department
Number of Classes: 6
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Department Description
Press Brake TrainingNumerous products are made by fabricating sheet metal parts with a series of bends. The press brake is the most common machine tool used to bend sheet metal. Press brakes applying significant force via mechanical and/or hydraulic components that shape the sheet metal between a matching punch and die that close together. Most press brake operations are done manually, which requires proper skill and safety considerations.
These classes address the basic principles necessary for safe operation of the press brake. The class content first addresses the major components of the press brake and its most common machine tool designs, as well as surveying the most common types of bends performed on the press brake. Intermediate-level classes focus on the proper methods for performing quality, defect-free bends, and also cover the specifications and ratings used to measure the capacity of a press brake.

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Press Brake Safety 100
This class provides an overview of safety procedures for the press brake, including a description of how to adjust pullback cables. 		None 21 Beginner Press Brake Safety 100
Press Brake Components 110
This class identifies the major components of the press brake and describes the most common press brake designs. Includes an Interactive Lab. 		None 14 Beginner Press Brake Components 110
Bending Fundamentals 120
This class describes key factors that affect a bending operation on the press brake and also surveys the common types of forming and bending operations. Includes an Interactive Lab. 		None 16 Beginner Bending Fundamentals 120
Die Bending Operations 130
This class describes the different types of bends that can be formed on the press brake. 		None 14 Beginner Die Bending Operations 130
Operating the Press Brake 200
This class describes how to operate a press brake and also covers the different modes of operation and controls used when operating a press brake. 		410100
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 13 Intermediate Operating the Press Brake 200
Press Brake Specifications 220
This class identifies common specifications of press brakes and describes the various features and options available for common machines. Includes an Interactive Lab. 		410110
 16 Intermediate Press Brake Specifications 220