The other day at work, I overheard my supervisor and another tool maker debate on what they should do about a Trim die punch that was continually dulling well before the preventative maintenance was...
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Exploring the Stars: North American Space Events in 2024 and the Role of Manufacturing
As we enter 2024, the North American space industry is poised for a remarkable journey into the cosmos. With an array of exciting missions and projects on the horizon, this year promises to be...
This question can have a variety of answers, mostly because there are many trades that have to learn how to machine metal, but a machinist in my area of Ontario, Canada, refers to either a general...
Manufacturing and Economic Indicators a Machinist and Tool and Die Makers Should Know About.
As a toolmaker, I find that one is always a little on edge not knowing the state of manufacturing. There is a constant rumour mill about the looming layoff or the coming slow down. If you give in to...
2021 Space Events Manufacturers, Toolmakers and Machinists should know about!
2020 was an epic year and with all the shutdowns due to the pandemic for manufacturers. For machinists and tool and die makers, it definitely is a year we are happy to see pass, but there is a lot to...
11 tools every Machinist and Tool Maker apprentice will need!
One thing that always preoccupied me when I started an apprenticeship was what tools I needed. You don’t want to be that guy that shows up to work unprepared. Every shop is going to be...