PMA-2010 Threading the Die

Before you complete the setup, you will need to thread the coil through the die. In this course, you will discover the process for threading the coil through the die, which includes establishing the slack loop, adjusting the stock guide rails, making the first hit, checking the engagement of pilot pins, and setting the feed length and pilot release. You will also learn how to ensure that the coil is advancing properly, verify proper coil alignment, and adjust the pilot release timing.

Estimated completion time (hours): 0.7

Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:

• Feed to the coil start or first hit position
• Establish the slack loop
• Adjust the stock guide rails
• Make the first hit
• Check the engagement of pilot pins
• Set the feed length and pilot release
• Ensure proper advancement of the coil
• Verify proper coil alignment
• Adjust the pilot release timing