The University's Tool & Die Option is designed to train you to build metal stamping dies that
produce sheet metal components such as auto parts and small appliances. You will have the
opportunity to develop a solid background in machine shop practice and learn to set up and operate
all basic types of machine tools, including computer-controlled machines.
Each student builds a series of progressive dies that perform a variety of operations such
as: blanking, trimming, lancing, shear forming, bending, drawing, and side-action piercing.
Classroom discussions focus on the theory, terminology, and calculations related to metal stamping
die construction.
