We’ve been making things out of metal for centuries, and it’s something that many people are still interested in today. There are various ways to

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One of the initial choices you’ll need to make when starting a new business is what type of die to use for your stamping needs.

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Machinists in overalls are more than just their brooding, sultry Hollywood counterparts; they often don’t make it out of a critical tooling failure – intact. Unless they know, safety is key to precision!

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The die-cutting industry is a booming market, with many new developments every day. It’s essential to know some key terminology, to understand the dynamics of

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How do you know if the company is reliable? How can you tell if they will provide quality work at a reasonable price? These are

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Fabrication of minor components that assemble into complex machines is no piece of cake. One wrong cut or a thousandth of an inch off, and it’s back to the drawing board. This is where tolerances come into play. Find out more!

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When it comes to manufacturing, we are all familiar with the ‘measure twice and cut once’ saying. And also, another saying, ‘it is easier said

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A die can be defined as a machine tool for shaping material between two cutting edges. It is the most common machine tool, and many

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You must have thought machining is all big high-tech equipment driven by AI, but it’s the little tools that count too. Here are a couple of tools to have in every machinist’s workshop.

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Learn how to gain an edge over your competitors in the manufacturing industry with custom cutting tools. These six characteristics are essential for success.

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