How Tool and Die Making Works
Precision tools and metal forms — known as dies — are responsible for producing most consumer equipment and products in the market. These gears are used to cut, shape, and mold metal and other materials and are made by tool and die markers. Often known as machinists, tool and die makers use mechanical and computer-controlled […]
> Read Full StoryWhat Is a Tool and Die Maker?
Tool and die makers are an incredible asset for any manufacturing facility. They excel at the top of the metalworking trades, with their mechanical aptitude allowing them to create parts and machines requiring high precision. Moreover, these experts can independently design and construct tools without requiring managerial oversight or instruction. The highest skill level is […]
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Tool and die makers are some of the most skilled workers in precision manufacturing; they craft tools and metal forms needed for stamping and other forging operations. The work of a tool and die maker entails analyzing design specifications cutting and shaping metal, assembling parts, and testing completed products for use in manufacturing facilities. Making […]
> Read Full StoryUnderstanding Tool And Die Engineering And Manufacturing
Tools and dies are essential to the manufacturing industry; without these, cutting, forming, or shaping metals would be unthinkable. A tool-and-die business can help other companies manufacture and innovate products for various industries, from automotive parts, to medical components, to everyday household items. Some machinists and tool and die makers use computer-aided designs to produce […]
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The tool and die industry allows people to innovate and make custom parts for the automotive, technology, and aeronautic industries. Tool and die shops are responsible for fabricating dies, molds, and tooling using specialized cutting technology. They help manufacturers and customers create durable and complex machine tools, cementing their spot as key players in the […]
> Read Full StoryWhy The Tool and Die Process Is Important in All Metal Working
Tool and Die is a process of making custom metal parts. It involves using specialized tools and dies to cut and shape the metal into the desired form. Tool and die can be used for a variety of purposes, from creating small parts to fabricating large components. The process of Tool and Die begins with […]
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Benefits of Modern Progressive Metal Stamping and Hand Transfer Stamping in Manufacturing
Metal stamping is a type of metal working that has been around for decades. It involves shaping various metals into specific shapes or parts through multiple stages of compressive deformation. The stamping process works by applying an external force over a single work piece or metal sheet which can be made up of different alloys, […]
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Top Benefits of Local Sourcing
Consumer landscapes are continuing to change while businesses are adjusting for the new normal. Manufacturers and industrial companies across the world are working hard to maintain and strengthen their supply chains. And companies who preferred to source internationally to save on costs, are seeking other cost-effective solutions. The growing reality is that procurement professionals actually […]
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Welcome Roy Zeh, Evans VP of Business Development
We are proud to officially announce the arrival of the new Vice President of Business Development to Evans Tool & Die / Evans Metal Stamping. Roy Zeh is a veteran of the steel and manufacturing industries, and we are very excited to have his sales and marketing leadership at Evans. Here’s a recent interview with […]
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How the Toolmaker Apprentice Program has Changed in 50 Years
This article is the second installment of three articles about Toolmaker Apprenticeships. In the first article, we discussed the basic structure, time, requirements, and expected outcome from an individual’s journey through an apprenticeship. In this post, we’re taking a deeper look at how a Toolmaker Apprenticeship has changed since the 1970s. What has changed? To […]
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