Training on Tool and Die Design for Mechanical Engineers

Skill Assessment | Skill Gap Training | Industrial Certification

Tool and Die Design is a core engineering specialization that drives modern manufacturing, mass production, sheet-metal forming, high-precision molding, and automotive component development. Mechanical engineers must understand die design principles, tool selection, manufacturing tolerances, forming defects, and tool life optimization to meet global industry standards.
Pertecnica Engineering provides a comprehensive program on Tool and Die Design, focused on real industrial applications and practical design methodologies.

Why Tool and Die Design Training?

Industries demand precise tooling solutions that reduce production costs, improve efficiency, and ensure consistent quality. This training enables engineers to excel in:

  • Sheet metal dies, plastic molds, jigs & fixtures

  • Tool design calculations & life enhancement

  • Selection of tool steels & coatings

  • CAD-based manufacturing & simulation

  • Failure rectification and defect prevention

Who Should Join?

  • Mechanical Engineering Students & Graduates

  • Engineers in Automotive, Aerospace, Manufacturing & Consumer Goods

  • CNC Programmers, Production Engineers & Machine Shop Engineers

  • Engineers seeking careers in product tooling and die development

Key Topics Covered

1. Foundations of Tool and Die Design

  • Principles of forming, cutting, bending & drawing

  • Classification of press tools and molds

  • Die construction elements & assembly

2. Tool Materials & Heat Treatment

  • Tool steels (D2, H13, M2 & Tungsten Carbide)

  • Material selection based on application

  • Heat treatment, tempering & surface coatings (TiN, TiCN, DLC)

  • Hardness, wear resistance & tool life improvement

3. Sheet Metal Die Design

  • Blanking, Piercing, Forming, Bending & Deep Drawing Dies

  • Strip layout development & cutting force estimation

  • Spring-back prediction & compensation

  • Defects in forming and solutions

4. Plastic Mold Design

  • Injection, Compression & Blow Mold Design Basics

  • Gate design, cooling systems & runner balancing

  • Shrinkage, warpage & defect analysis

  • Material selection for polymers

5. CAD/CAM Tools in Tool Design

  • Parametric design of dies & molds

  • 3D modeling, drafting & die simulation

  • CAM integration for CNC machining

  • GD&T application in tooling components

6. Jigs & Fixtures for Manufacturing

  • Design of locating & clamping systems

  • Tolerance analysis for machining

  • Fixture cost optimization & productivity enhancement

7. Tool Failure, Maintenance & Life Cycle

  • Wear, chipping, cracking & deformation issues

  • Preventive maintenance scheduling

  • Repair techniques, polishing & refurbishment

  • Tool performance monitoring & documentation

Skill Assessment & Certification

Pertecnica evaluates candidates through:

  • Die design calculations & case analysis

  • CAD modeling & draft submission

  • Failure prediction and defect solution reports

  • Tool selection & heat treatment justification

Based on individual needs, Skill Gap Training is provided in CAD, design standards, tool selection & tolerance analysis. Successful trainees receive Industry Certification in Tool & Die Design.

How This Training Helps Engineers

  • Gain strong fundamentals in die, mold, and tool design

  • Develop proficiency in CAD/CAM modeling for tooling

  • Learn cost-effective and defect-free tool development

  • Understand failure analysis & life cycle enhancement

  • Become employable across automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, precision engineering & manufacturing sectors