Die Cost

Estimating
School
A how to course in
estimating cost of metal
stamping dies and
production parts.
Emphasis is on creating
die concepts and pricing
the die and production
part.
December 6,7,8 2011
Nashville, TN
Class will be held in the training facility at:
Link Systems Inc.
444 McNally Drive
Nashville, TN 37211
Space is limited
Student Prerequisites
A basic knowledge of dies or the metal
stamping process is helpful.
A laptop computer with wireless internet
and Microsoft Office including Excel and
Power Point.
Three days with minimal outside
interruption.
Note: This is not a seminar.
This is a hands on die estimating course
where attendees will graduate with the
ability to plan and price dies.
Learning Outcomes
Understand RFQs and die
specifications.
Select the right die type for part and
production needs.
Design carrier and station layouts fast
using simple easy to learn techniques.
Produce faster more consistent die
and part cost estimates.
Lower internal cost and improve your
companys die quoting system.
Who Should Attend
Anyone from a die shop, stamper or
OE company who wants to learn how
to quote dies and stampings.
Estimators chosen by company
owners and managers who can take
over more of the die quoting process.
Course Outline
Day 1 - Die fundamentals for estimators
Die types and construction.
Die and press specifications.
Metalforming and stock control elements.
Wire EDM and contour machining.
Sensors, automation and custom items.
Die plates and buildups.
Estimating part approval process.
Design and debug hours.
Establishing rates, profits and price.
Day 2 Die planning techniques
Interpreting part drawings
Creating flat blanks (with or without geometry
files.)
Part nesting for die type.
Progressive carrier strips.
Transfer and station die estimating.
Creating a die concept template using desktop
tools.
Completing the die concept drawing.
Day 3 Die Estimating
Practice estimating dies using attendee
sample parts.
Estimating material, labor and overhead.
Production part estimating.
Lean estimating techniques.
RFQs, quoting and target prices.
Customizing and calibrating the die estimating
system.
Quoting networks using the internet.
About the Instructor
The school is taught by Tool Planners
Founder and President, Jeff Bennett. Jeff is
the developer of Dieplanners.com and its
innovative products and services for die
estimating. Jeff has taught hundreds of
students how to estimate dies. He is a
regular PMA speaker and ran a successful die
and stamping business where he quoted
thousands of dies.
Bonus
Students will receive a one year subscription to
DieMatrix Die estimating Software ($3000
value)
Die estimating reference manual.
Plant tour of Link Systems Inc.
Catered lunch will be served each day.
Certificate of completion suitable for framing.
Application and Accommodations
On line at www.dieplanners.com/estimatingschool
DiePlanners.com Die Estimating School
Cost: $3000 1
st
person, $2500 ea. addl
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Mail or Fax Application to:
Tool Planners Inc.
242 West Main Street #196
Hendersonville, TN 37075
Tel: 888-881-0659
Fax (615) 822-4777
www.dieplanners.com
Call for suggested hotel accommodations
convenient to Nashville Intl Airport and
Link Systems.
Tool Planners Inc. reserves the right to amend the program should circumstances warrant such action. In the event of course cancellation, TP Inc.
will notify you within seven days of the program date, and will refund seminar fees. Liability for course cancellation is specifically limited to the amount
of registration fees and excludes any incidental or consequential damages. Individual seminar cancellations must be made in writing. Registration
fees are nonrefundable for cancellations received less than seven days prior to the seminar. Substitutions are welcome at any time.