Diemaking 101 Workshop
Friday, December 5, 2025
9:30 AM - 2:00 PM (EST)
Category: Chapter
Program: The workshop is designed for those who are new to diemaking or have limited experience with it.
The course will cover:
- Basics of the Cutting Die
- CAD Programming
- Creasing Matrix, Phenolic Counters & Steel Counters
- Nicking Demonstration
- Intro to Blanking and Stripping
- Troubleshooting / Do’s and Don’ts
Presenters: Anne Barrett, Keystone Folding Box Co.; Sarah Farley, Ameritek, Inc. and Mark Gocklin, Keystone Folding Box Co., Rick Ruckh, Serviform America.
Program Audience: Entry level positions in diecutting and diemaking and students with a mechanical background.
Location: Lasercam LLC,1039 Hoyt Ave. Ridgefield, NJ, USA
Registration Fees: Complimentary registration.
Space is limited and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. (Limit of two registrants per company).
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Agenda
| December 5 | |
| 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Coffee/Bagels (Optional for attendees) |
| 10:00 AM - 10:05 AM | Welcome Remarks |
| 10:05 AM - 10:15 AM | Safety First |
| 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM | Computer Aided Design (CAD) |
| 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM | Steel Rule Die – Cutting Rule, Creasing Rule, Ejection Material, Kerf, Verticality Test |
| 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM | Rule Bender/Rubber Cutting Equipment |
| 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Nicking Demonstration |
| 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Lunch |
| 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM | Ejection Material - Durometer, Open/Closed Cell |
| 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM | Creasing Matrix, Phenolic Counter & Steel Counter |
| 1:15 PM - 1:45 PM | Introduction to Blanking and Stripping |
| 1:45 PM - 2:00 PM | Troubleshooting / Do’s and Don’ts / Question & Answer |