Press Brake Safety

Provided by: ToolingU

This class provides an overview of safety procedures for the press brake, including a description of how to adjust pullback cables.


Course Objectives:

  • Describe the importance of press brake safety
  • Describe the proper attire for press operators
  • Describe appropriate eye and ear protection for press operators
  • Identify common safeguarding devices used on the press brake
  • Describe pullbacks and holdouts for the press brake
  • Describe the procedure for setting up Possons pullback cables
  • Describe how to adjust the multiplier with Possons cables
  • Describe how to check the length for Possons cables
  • Describe how to adjust Possons cables using the adjusting plate
  • Describe how to adjust Possons cables using the cable adjusting handle
  • Describe how to adjust cable length for safeguard pullback cables
  • Describe how to adjust cable travel for safeguard pullback cables
  • Describe how to inspect pullback cables before beginning a press brake operation
  • List types of handling tools used near the press brake
  • Describe the procedure for lockout/tagout
  • List basic controls used on the press brake
  • Describe the proper method for inspecting a press brake work area
  • Describe the proper method for inspecting a press brake
  • Describe the steps for performing a dry run on the press brake.


Recommended Background

  • Recommended for tool and die makers and designers, die engineers, sheet metal product designers, sheet metal product release engineers, operators, managers, purchasing, stamping manufacturers, plant managers, and anyone who is a practitioner of formability measurements for formability improvement.

Course ID

TU235

Location

Online

Instructor(s)

ToolingU

Competencies

Communication, Critical Thinking, Personal Effectiveness, Press Brake Safety, Pullback Cables, Press Brake Operations

Method of Delivery

Digital

Estimated Effort

2.5 hrs

Cost

Negotiable


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