This course focuses on the correct sequence of tasks to ensure smooth and efficient change-over of dies used in die casting machines. Step-by-step instruction on shutting down the machine, removing the die from the machine, installing a different die, and re-starting the machine is provided. Lean principles for quick die change-over, proper die handling, and die clamping techniques are addressed.
The die casting industry can make for a dangerous workplace, and that is why safety is extremely important. NADCA strives to make the die casting workplace a safer one through safety education. Since 2002, NADCA has helped the rate of work injuries in the die casting industry to be cut in half, but there is still room for improvement. NADCA’s online safety course is a vital resource for educating employees on safe practices in the die casting workplace. Topics include personal protective equipment, machine safety, lock-out/tag-out, material handling, and more!
This course covers basic principles in the melting, handling and melt treatment of aluminum die cast alloys to deliver high quality metal to the die casting
machine. Students will benefit from understanding how molten metal handling and quality affects the entire die casting process.
This course helps to familiarize, students, designers, engineers and interested buyers with the die casting process. NADCA has prepared this course to review the basics of die casting. The course will provide specifications for various alloys, briefly explain the types of machines used to cast these alloys and information that compares the die casting process to other processes.
There is perhaps no skill more important to a die designer of process engineer than the ability to design an effective gating system for a die casting die. This course provides an understanding of the theory behind gating design, focusing on the step-by-step process to design effective gating system. Careful attention is paid to the methodologies and details of calculations including the use of spreadsheets, an abbreviated Lotus computer program and the gating slide rule. Having the specific knowledge and skills to be able to do the calculations and complete the design is the expected outcome of the course.
Defective die castings are quality deviations that must be corrected to meet the quality requirements of the customer. Defects are serious issues that are usually traceable to process settings and/or metallurgical problems. Most defects are correctable through operations control and process control. The purpose of this course is to provide useful information, skill and techniques to those individuals charged with the responsibility for process settings and production of quality castings.
This short online course explains greenhouse gases as they are relevant to the die casting industry. It also reviews the current and future government and EPA regulations on green house gases. Using this course together with the NADCA Greenhouse gas calculator can teach you how to reduce your carbon footprint.
Understand the dangers of combustible dust by taking this online course. The hazards of dust are so great they can cause catastrophic events. This training will provide an overview of safety precautions that should be followed when dealing with combustible dust. Length of Course: 2 hours 25 minutes
Learn more about the hazardous by-product called “dross“ in this online course. This course goes over the definition of what dross is, the hazards of dross and proper shipping, handling and storage methods. Dross is present in all die casting facilities, this course is a must view for all die casters.
This online course offers an understanding of what should be included in the die casting die design. The course begins with a tooling design philosophy and evolves into all the major systems that must be included in the die. This course is targeted to the die casting tool designer, engineer, toolmaker and others involved in the design, construction and use of die casting dies. Length of Course: 3 hours 15 minutes
