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Lesson #21: What is Tool and Die Making?

Lesson #21: What is Tool and Die Making?

by Phil Kerner | Mar 31, 2012 | Members Only: The Tool Room, Real Manufacturing Experiences, Tool and Die Making History

My Uncle Eddie had a very successful tool and die shop back in the 40's,50's and 60's. Their motto was "Precision is our practice, Production is the Result." Hmm. What exactly does that mean? Because tool and die makers build molds, fixtures, and dies that pound out...
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