In the world of Machining, tool and die making, and CNC Operators, precision is paramount. A tradesperson’s work relies on exact measurements, attention to minute details and an array of...
Category: Tool Making
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...
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...
This is always a great question: How do I become a Tool and Die Maker. Normally, when you get asked that question, you’re being asked by a young person either full of excitement because they have...
This is always a good question. After all, I don't know anyone volunteering to be a toolmaker because they think they are going to change the world. The answer to this question isn’t as...
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...