Below is a complete list of all the modules available from our world class training; these can be mixed and match to meet you specific needs. These modules blend flawlessly with TheArtofPressBrake textbook.
We are also a National Institute Manufacturing Standards (NIMS)
registered company that can comply with all NIMS sponsorships and certifications.
Note that these modules are the basis of the Fabricators and Manufactures Association Int. (FMA) Precision Sheet Metal Operators (PSMO) certification and their Precision Press Brake Certificate program. Note that our instructor not only holds the PSMO certification he also wrote the bulk of the testing. Who better to preform your training?
Asma LLC can also offer/proctor FMA’s press brake certificate testing at your facility along with the press brake training and/or NIMS sponsorships.
Complete course syllabus by module
The Modules:
- Basic calculator operations
- Basic math review
- Simple right angle trigonometry
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Inspection and Quality Control
- Geometric Tolerancing
- Precision Hand Measurement Tools
- Proper use of Standard Hand Tools
- Bend Functions
- Flat pattern development
- Squaring shear Notch layout – 10 examples
- Notcher Reading and editing G-Codes
- Theory of hole punching
- Punch press
- Laser Fundamentals
- Laser Mediums
- Laser Assist gases and focus
- Laser Programming and safety
- Leaf/Box brake
- Press brake punches, selection and limits
- Press brake die selection
- Cold forming, warm forming, hot forming and plate
- Other tools and methods
a) deep box
b) bump forming
c) off-set bending
d) forming in urethane - Forming order
- Bottom bending
- Press brake safety
- Manufacturing Extremely Small Sheet Metal Parts
- Designing for Press Brakes