PMA-1015 Feeding the Coils

While operating an automatic press line, you may be required to load a new coil of material to replace a coil that has been depleted. It is crucial that the new coil is loaded correctly so that the stamping press can continue to produce quality piece parts.

Estimated completion time (hours): 1.6

Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:
Describe two common types of automatic feeds used on mechanical power presses

• Explain the process for threading coil into different types of feeds
• Describe methods for aligning the coil at the die starting position
• Explain the process of threading the coil through the die stations
• List the tasks that the press operator may be required to perform after an acceptable piece part is produced

Learning Paths

• Press Technician 3