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Metal Stamping Skill Standards - Level II 
Metal Stamping Skill Standards - Level III

Metal Stamping Skill Standards - Level II
Overview 
Occupational Description and Benchmarks for Metalforming 

  • Occupational Description 
  • Tooling Skills 
  • Work Planning and Job Control Skills 
  • Handling of Materials and Related Fluids Skills 
  • Setup and Operation of Metalforming Equipment 
  • Inspection and Quality Assurance Skills 
  • Other Skills and Competencies 
  • Framework for Level II Stamping Skills 
Duty Area: 1. Quality Control and Inspection
Duty: 1.1 Part Inspection Using an Optical Comparator
Duty Area: 2. Operation
Duty: 2.1 Monitor Process, Record Required Production Data, Respond to Problems
Duty: 2.2 Select, Load, and Restart Materials
Duty: 2.3 Adjust Straighteners
Duty: 2.4 Adjust Feeder
Duty: 2.5 Adjust Cradles and Reels
Duty: 2.6 Adjust Conveyors, Magazines, Take-Up Reels and Unloaders
Duty: 2.7 Operate Machines with Single-Hit Die Tooling
Duty: 2.8 Operate Machines with Compound Die Sets
Duty: 2.9 Operate Machines with Non-Sensored Progressive Dies
Duty: 2.10 Operate Machines with Sensored Progressive Dies
Duty: 2.11 Operate Machines with Transfer Dies
Duty: 2.12 Operate Machines with Single Deep-Drawing Operations
Duty: 2.13 Operate Machines with Double Deep-Drawing Operations
Duty: 2.14 Operate Machines with Reverse Deep-Drawing Operations
Duty Area: 3. Preventive Maintenance
Duty: 3.1 Adjust Lubrication System and Coolants, Fill and Refill the Lube System
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
KSAO Area: 1. Metalworking Theory
KSAO: 1.1 Lubricants, Cutting Fluids, and Coolants
KSAO Area: 2. Die Theory
KSAO: 2.1 Material Delivery Systems
KSAO Area: 3. Safety
KSAO: 3.1 OSHA Regulations
KSAO: 3.2 Lock-Out, Tag-Out Procedures
KSAO Area: 4. Sensor Technology
KSAO: 4.1 Recognize Types of Sensors and Their Applications
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
APPENDIX B. Metalworking Industry Skill Standards Board and Project Staff
APPENDIX C. Metalworking Industry Skill Standards Project Steering Committee Members
APPENDIX D. The Metalforming Stamping Technical Work Group
APPENDIX E. Metalforming Stamping Skill Standards Regional Validation Participants
APPENDIX F. Related Metalworking Skill Standards



 

Framework for Metal Stamping Skills - Level II
Occupational Duties Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
and Other Characteristics
1.Quality Control and Inspection 1. Metalworking Theory
1.1 Part Inspection Using an Optical Comparator 1.1 Lubricants, Cutting Fluids, and Coolants
2. Operation 2. Die Theory
2.1 Monitor Process, Record Required Production Data, Respond to Problems 2.1 Material Delivery Systems
2.2 Select, Load, and Restart Materials
2.3 Adjust Straighteners
2.4 Adjust Feeder
2.5 Adjust Cradles and Reels
2.6 Adjust Conveyors, Magazines, Take-Up Reels and Unloaders
2.7 Operate Machines with Single-Hit Die Tooling
2.8 Operate Machines with Compound Die Sets
2.9 Operate Machines with Non-Sensored Progressive Dies
2.10 Operate Machines with Sensored Progressive Dies
2.11 Operate Machines with Transfer Dies
2.12 Operate Machines with Single Deep-Drawing Operations
2.13 Operate Machines with Double Deep-Drawing Operations
2.14 Operate Machines with Reverse Deep-Drawing Operations
3. Preventive Maintenance 3. Safety
3.1 Adjust Lubrication System and Coolants, Fill and Refill the Lube System 3.1 OSHA Regulations
3.2 Lock-Out, Tag-Out Procedures
4.Sensor Technology
4.1 Recognize Types of Sensors and Their Applications
Appendix A
Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities from Level 1 Machining Skill Standards
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Metal Stamping Skill Standards - Level III
Overview 
Occupational Description and Benchmarks for Metalforming 

  • Occupational Description 
  • Tooling Skills 
  • Work Planning and Job Control Skills 
  • Overview 
  • Occupational Description and Benchmarks for Metalforming 
  • Occupational Description 
  • Tooling Skills 
  • Work Planning and Job Control Skills 
  • Handling of Materials and Related Fluids Skills 
  • Setup and Operation of Metalforming Equipment 
  • Inspection and Quality Assurance Skills 
  • Other Skills and Competencies 
  • Framework for Level III Stamping Skills 
Duty Area: 1. Quality Control and Inspection
Duty: 1.1 Part Inspection Using a Coordinate Measuring Machine
Duty Area: 2. Setup Operations
Duty: 2.1 Set Up and Test Safety Systems
Duty: 2.2 Set Up and Adjust Lubrication and Coolant Systems, Fill and Refill the Lubricant and Coolant System
Duty: 2.3 Set Up Machines with Single-Hit Die Tooling
Duty: 2.4 Set Up Machines with Compound Dies
Duty: 2.5 Set Up Machines with Non-Sensored Progressive Dies
Duty: 2.6 Set Up Machines with Sensored Progressive Dies
Duty: 2.7 Set Up Machines with Transfer Dies
Duty: 2.8 Set Up Machines with Single Deep-Drawing Operations
Duty: 2.9 Set Up Machines with Double Deep-Drawing Operations
Duty: 2.10 Set Up Machines with Reverse Deep-Drawing Operations
Duty: 2.11 Verify Product Quality
Duty: 2.12 Setup Handoff: Communicate Operating Plan and Safety Requirements to an Operator
Duty: 2.13 Troubleshoot Running Processes
Duty: 2.14 Verify Safety Systems
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
KSAO Area: 1. Metalworking Theory
KSAO: 1.1 Clamping and Mechanical Workholding Systems
KSAO Area: 2. Die Theory
KSAO: 2.1 Identify Types of Dies
KSAO: 2.2 Application and Function of Pilots
KSAO: 2.3 Transfer Technology
KSAO Area: 3. Material Delivery
KSAO: 3.1 Material Delivery Systems
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
APPENDIX B. Metalworking Industry Skill Standards Board and Project Staff
APPENDIX C. Metalworking Industry Skill Standards Project Steering Committee Members
APPENDIX D. The Metalforming Stamping Technical Work Group
APPENDIX E. Metalworking Stamping Skill Standards Regional Validation Participants
APPENDIX F. Related Metalworking Skill Standards

Framework for Metal Stamping Skills - Level III
Occupational Duties Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
and Other Characteristics
1. Quality Control and Inspection 1. Metalworking Theory
1.1 Part Inspection Using an Coordinate Measuring Machine 1.1 Clamping and Mechanical Workholding Systems
2. Setup Operation 2. Die Theory
2.1 Set Up and Test Safety Systems 2.1 Identify Types of Dies
2.2 Set Up and Adjust Lubrication and Coolant Systems, Fill and Refill the Lubricant and Coolant System 2.2 Application and Function of Pilots
2.3 Set Up Machines with Single-Hit Die Tooling 2.3 Transfer Technology
2.4 Set Up Machines with Compound Dies
2.5 Set Up Machines with Non-Sensored Progressive Dies
2.6 Set Up Machines with Sensored Progressive Dies
2.7 Set Up Machines with Transfer Dies
2.8 Set Up Machines with Single Deep-Drawing Operations
2.9 Set Up Machines with Double Deep-Drawing Operations
2.10 Set Up Machines with Reverse Deep-Drawing Operations
2.11 Verify Product Quality
2.12 Setup Handoff: Communicate Operating Plan and Safety Requirements to an Operator
2.13 Troubleshoot Running Processes
2.14 Verify Safety Systems
3. Material Delivery
3.1 Material Delivery Systems
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