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GRCC Curriculum Database (2025-2026 Academic Year) 
    
GRCC Curriculum Database (2025-2026 Academic Year)
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DR 225 - Advanced Die Design


Description
Advanced Die Design builds on the concepts of DR 224  and covers the design of progressive dies using features such as cam action, stock lifters, and spring pads. Sheet metal drawing and forming principles are also covered.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: DR 224  (C or Higher)
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
None
General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Design progressive die with a spring stripper and calculations.

2. Design a progressive die with bends.

3. Define terms and processes for progressive die designs.

4. Clearly and completely state and describe a problem/issue. 

5. Complete work accurately, with attention to detail. 
Course Outline:
I. Principles of compound blank and pierce dies

II. Blanking force

III. Calculation of stripping force

IV. Calculation of spring force and springs

V. Positive knock-out devices

VI. Ballooning and stock list

VII. Die set data information

VIII. Flat pattern layout for progressive die

IX. Principals of progressive dies

X. Processing of part through a progressive die

XI. Development of progressive die station

XII. Principles of cam piercing


Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
Audio-Visual Materials: 10%

Lectures: 30%

Demonstration: 10%

Projects: 50%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None


Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None
Course Type:
Elective- Offering designed to expand learning opportunities for degree seeking students. May or may not be required for students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture/Lab - Must meet Lecture & Lab Ratios
Total Lecture/Lab Hours Per Week: 4
People Soft Course ID Number: 101385
Course CIP Code: 15.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 24
High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
Non-Credit GRCC Articulation Agreement With What Area: No
Identify the Non Credit Programs this Course is Accepted: NA


School: School of STEM
Department: Mechanical & Architectural Design
Discipline: DR
First Term Valid: Fall 2019 (8/1/2019)
1st Catalog Year: 2019-2020
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below),
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
The instructor must know Mechanical Drafting and Die Design thoroughly. He or she must know AutoCAD software along with other CAD software GRCC is using.He or she must have good interpersonal skills.Must have 4,000 hours of work experience.
Last Revision Date Effective: 2018-2019
Course Review & Revision Year: 2023-2024



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