Tool engineering

Tool Engineering is a comprehensive course focused on the design, development, manufacturing, and application of industrial tools used in modern manufacturing processes. Participants learn the fundamentals of cutting tools, forming tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and special-purpose tooling. The course covers tool materials, selection criteria, tool geometry, cutting parameters, and tool-life considerations. It introduces the principles of press tool and die design for sheet-metal manufacturing. Participants gain knowledge of jigs and fixtures used for accurate positioning, clamping, and repeatable production. The course also explains machining-tool selection for operations such as turning, milling, drilling, grinding, and broaching. Design considerations related to tolerances, fits, manufacturability, and cost optimization are discussed. Participants are introduced to CAD-based tooling design and engineering drawings for manufacturing applications. The course also covers tool maintenance, wear analysis, troubleshooting, and methods for improving tool performance. Practical understanding of tooling development, process optimization, quality control, and production efficiency is developed throughout the course.