Great video I'm a tool and die maker with all those skills and more. I have a facility a little small than yours in Southern California. Unfortunately I have to train every die maker from the ground up now. America sold out the trade in the 80s. But it's OK we still have work and I'm doing my part to keep the trade alive. Beautiful shop by the way😊
I am glad to hear that you are trying to keep the trade alive. It is a good trade and worth fighting for. We are in Southern California as well ( San Clemente ) What kind of parts do you guys make? Thank you for the kind words.
Skill First then Tools... I'm also a technical person like you, I'm a Millwright Fitter working 7 years with CNC and Automation machine. Hear to sweet the way you're shearing the knowledge. It's very valuable thing who willing to come to this industry who have good a good vision to be a very good skill person. I would like to be your part of your channel as knowledge seeker. So doing great Job, good luck.
Well, thank you so much for watching… I appreciate you wanting to be a part of the channel… I wish you good luck on your journey as well, and I hope to share as much knowledge as possible
Well done. That was a nice and concise introduction to the trade. I don't need to tell you, it's a difficult laundry list to find these days in an employee. And if/when you do, they should command a premium wage.... or our trade will not continue here in the U.S. Look forward to more videos about your shop!
Been doing this 25 years. From design to prove out on the cmm. With me running the cmm and another to verify. As a Master Die Maker, you have to understand the whole process, and if needed, program, fabricate, and assemble a functioning die on hit 1. From print to putting it in someone's hand.
i designed powdered metal, multi layered die stacks, dies and coining dies for a few years, 30 years ago.. ive worked on a list of projects since. i have a 3 machine cnc shop now doing design to small production. ive always felt more of a tool and die maker though, its been a mental process to get that production speed mentality lol.
That's an impressive background in tool and die making! It sounds like you have a wealth of experience and expertise in the field. Transitioning from designing dies to running a CNC shop must have been quite a journey, but it's great to hear that you've adapted and are thriving in your new role. Keep up the fantastic work, and best of luck with your design to small production endeavors!
I've came to conclusion that I need to learn CAD. It will probably save me time, money and reduce my scrap bin. Am becoming proficient on lathe/mill operations after 9 years of hobby use.
I would love to do an apprenticeship in a tool and die place or mould shop for my next step in my career, the old school knowledge in these places fascinates me so much. Reading books, watching videos, following evening school whenever I'm off work. Unfortunately I'm really not mechanically inclined. Much better at the software and coding side of things 😭
Well, maybe I should’ve put it a little differently in the video. Even though it’s something that maybe you weren’t born with you could still greatly increase that skill with practice overtime.
Your not going to get through the next 20 years not knowing how to code. Even basics like python can and will give you a huge edge. More so if you ever want to touch automation.
I'm currently a Mold Maker and I'm wondering if Tool and Die is that much different compared to Mold making. I'm thinking on making the switch but I'm not sure if its going to have me completely lost. I know the basics of the trade are quiet similar but other than that i have no idea lol. Can anyone clarify this better for me?
I am a toolmaker who came from a stamping background into plastic injection mold making. Dies and molds are worlds apart , each having it's own basic rules and fundamentals. The main thing is your skill level and your employers willingness to teach you.
As an apprentice Tool Maker, I wished I'd have been taught this stuff, but our Journeymen are retiring and they don't give a crap about teaching us, they love bragging about their skills, but don't want to pass them down, we have such a crap foundation at our company.
I know exactly what you're going through, been there done that. Don't even spare a thought for that place or those clowns. Just leave and keep moving till you find the right place where you can learn a lot from the right men. And after a about 3 years, move again and you will learn a lot more, trust me.
I think this is the real problem with the trades, lots of people with experience retiring out, but don't want to teach anyone anything. They forgot that someone took the time with them back in the day. The way I approach those people now is that if you act like you know stuff, but don't want to tell anyone. I assume that they don't actually know the stuff that well. And look for other people.
@@theJonnymacI finished my T&D apprenticeship 44 years ago. There aren't many young guys interested in the trade. I'd love to train apprentices, but the few young guys that have come through the shop over the past several years just don't have the right stuff -- it's easy to see that they're not trainable enough to be accepted into, much less complete, a formal apprenticeship.
Very good video with experience. Your name sounds like Polish. Do you have Polish ancestry? Greetings from Poland I have a small tool shop with all the necessary machines maybe one day we can cooperate.
Thank you so much for watching. Yes my last name is Polish, even though my grandparents were from Germany. What kind of parts do you make in your shop?
retired......the vocational sell out in public education started in he late 1970's.really shows in the country we live in when the pols try to register springs,screws,roll pins and so on.no matter what the product is.Engineering degrees now in this Country are a joke.Unless one goes to the Naval academy,even the other service academies have been poisoned.No exposure=no aptitude.
Great video I'm a tool and die maker with all those skills and more. I have a facility a little small than yours in Southern California. Unfortunately I have to train every die maker from the ground up now. America sold out the trade in the 80s. But it's OK we still have work and I'm doing my part to keep the trade alive. Beautiful shop by the way😊
I am glad to hear that you are trying to keep the trade alive. It is a good trade and worth fighting for. We are in Southern California as well ( San Clemente ) What kind of parts do you guys make? Thank you for the kind words.
I am surprised you haven't had more work come back in the last few years.
Hi Sir. I've worked steel stamping for 10 years in japan .I like this work.I want this job
Skill First then Tools... I'm also a technical person like you, I'm a Millwright Fitter working 7 years with CNC and Automation machine. Hear to sweet the way you're shearing the knowledge. It's very valuable thing who willing to come to this industry who have good a good vision to be a very good skill person. I would like to be your part of your channel as knowledge seeker. So doing great Job, good luck.
Well, thank you so much for watching… I appreciate you wanting to be a part of the channel… I wish you good luck on your journey as well, and I hope to share as much knowledge as possible
Well done. That was a nice and concise introduction to the trade. I don't need to tell you, it's a difficult laundry list to find these days in an employee. And if/when you do, they should command a premium wage.... or our trade will not continue here in the U.S. Look forward to more videos about your shop!
There are definitely less and less skilled die makers out there now a days. I am glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching.
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Thank you for watching. I am glad you enjoyed the video.
Been doing this 25 years. From design to prove out on the cmm. With me running the cmm and another to verify. As a Master Die Maker, you have to understand the whole process, and if needed, program, fabricate, and assemble a functioning die on hit 1. From print to putting it in someone's hand.
We try to make a good part on the first try, but there is usually some development before getting a more complicated part to spec.
@@ToolanderEngineering Oh, I realize that happens, but the mindset of dead nuts does take over sometimes. 🔍
@@scottrackley4457 of course
@@ToolanderEngineering Home run on first hit is rare. If it's not, you're not being challenged.
This needed the ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic’ playing in the background
Very knowledgeable!👍
Glad you liked it
i designed powdered metal, multi layered die stacks, dies and coining dies for a few years, 30 years ago.. ive worked on a list of projects since. i have a 3 machine cnc shop now doing design to small production. ive always felt more of a tool and die maker though, its been a mental process to get that production speed mentality lol.
That's an impressive background in tool and die making! It sounds like you have a wealth of experience and expertise in the field. Transitioning from designing dies to running a CNC shop must have been quite a journey, but it's great to hear that you've adapted and are thriving in your new role. Keep up the fantastic work, and best of luck with your design to small production endeavors!
I've came to conclusion that I need to learn CAD. It will probably save me time, money and reduce my scrap bin.
Am becoming proficient on lathe/mill operations after 9 years of hobby use.
Take the time to learn it. You won’t regret it.
You need a basic understanding of autodesk and a great understanding of solidworks or pro e
Very cool thanks brother
You’re welcome… Glad you enjoyed
I would love to do an apprenticeship in a tool and die place or mould shop for my next step in my career, the old school knowledge in these places fascinates me so much. Reading books, watching videos, following evening school whenever I'm off work. Unfortunately I'm really not mechanically inclined. Much better at the software and coding side of things 😭
Well, maybe I should’ve put it a little differently in the video. Even though it’s something that maybe you weren’t born with you could still greatly increase that skill with practice overtime.
Your not going to get through the next 20 years not knowing how to code. Even basics like python can and will give you a huge edge. More so if you ever want to touch automation.
Same skill set as needed for a general shop machinist, if you want to get anywhere at the trade.
I'm currently a Mold Maker and I'm wondering if Tool and Die is that much different compared to Mold making. I'm thinking on making the switch but I'm not sure if its going to have me completely lost. I know the basics of the trade are quiet similar but other than that i have no idea lol. Can anyone clarify this better for me?
I am a toolmaker who came from a stamping background into plastic injection mold making. Dies and molds are worlds apart , each having it's own basic rules and fundamentals. The main thing is your skill level and your employers willingness to teach you.
Good video
Thanks for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
As an apprentice Tool Maker, I wished I'd have been taught this stuff, but our Journeymen are retiring and they don't give a crap about teaching us, they love bragging about their skills, but don't want to pass them down, we have such a crap foundation at our company.
I am sorry to hear that. It sounds like a very frustrating situation. Where do you work?
I know exactly what you're going through, been there done that. Don't even spare a thought for that place or those clowns. Just leave and keep moving till you find the right place where you can learn a lot from the right men. And after a about 3 years, move again and you will learn a lot more, trust me.
I think this is the real problem with the trades, lots of people with experience retiring out, but don't want to teach anyone anything. They forgot that someone took the time with them back in the day. The way I approach those people now is that if you act like you know stuff, but don't want to tell anyone. I assume that they don't actually know the stuff that well. And look for other people.
@@theJonnymacI finished my T&D apprenticeship 44 years ago. There aren't many young guys interested in the trade. I'd love to train apprentices, but the few young guys that have come through the shop over the past several years just don't have the right stuff -- it's easy to see that they're not trainable enough to be accepted into, much less complete, a formal apprenticeship.
Very good video with experience. Your name sounds like Polish. Do you have Polish ancestry? Greetings from Poland I have a small tool shop with all the necessary machines maybe one day we can cooperate.
Thank you so much for watching. Yes my last name is Polish, even though my grandparents were from Germany. What kind of parts do you make in your shop?
Dubja, and I'm married to a polish girl for more than 60 years. Best move I ever made.
An important skill almost lost in the United States. It needs a comeback fast for security reasons!
A great tool and die maker CAN build a house with just a hammer and nails.
A tool and die maker can be a plastics mold maker but a plastics mold maker does not possess the skills to be a tool and die maker.
Skillshare when?
Maybe. I never thought about it.
@@ToolanderEngineering That's a value to the viewer because they walk away with a cert.
retired......the vocational sell out in public education started in he late 1970's.really shows in the country we live in when the pols try to register springs,screws,roll pins and so on.no matter what the product is.Engineering degrees now in this Country are a joke.Unless one goes to the Naval academy,even the other service academies have been poisoned.No exposure=no aptitude.
Also retired. I agree 100%
I would argue that the contemporary tool and die maker is as much of an engineer as a tradesman.
I don't have patience anymore
Wow you're so old school you say "blueprints" instead of "drawings".
A carryover from his highly skilled mentor! Should be a badge of honor.
Don't you mean cartoons?
Uh huh. And while you're at it why do we still "dial" the telephone.
sounds lame and the tradesmen are probably widely under paid. and don't come at me unless you make 40+/hr
Americans talk to much, the Chinese are doing it.