Introduction to Tool and Die Making: Part 1

Carl Sommer, out of his wealth of tool and die making experiences as a die maker, tool designer, and operations manager of a large tool and die shop, introduces tool and die making and shows various products made with this process. He demonstrates how progressives dies work.
There's also much more free information about wire EDM and die making in the highly-acclaimed book, Complete EDM Handbook, written by Carl Sommer and his son, Steve, mechanical engineer, at www.ReliableEDM.com.
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[@sevencolours5014]

Nice, you can see the dude is exited to share all his knowledge.

[@neoasura]

Thank you for this. I'm about to begin my apprenticeship as a Tool and Die maker, 2nd generation as my dad was also a Tool and Die maker (he retired years ago before he could teach me anything now) this was a useful introduction about what Im getting myself into.

[@santoshukarde]

Which college teach tool and die making

[@FrancisRunge]

My Dad is a Tool and Die Maker and I never knew what he did! Thank you for making this video, I never knew how important his work was! Wow, so cool.....:)

[@ktmtooling]

Hi, I am proud of your Dad as toolmaker is really a very skilled work, just like an art, not everybody is capable of this work.it's realted for so many machining processes such as CNC, EDM, injection molding, wire cutting etc. great.

[@scottrackley4457]

@@ktmtooling you are correct, not every one can be a Master Toolmaker, but many can appreciate it and learn some principles.

[@rock3tcatU233]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge on T&D making.

[@MrChamboman]

Great Information. Thanks for providing!

[@beastlybombers]

Love it. thank you so much.

[@ma007mun]

very nice videos, thanks for the uploads

[@heardashot]

Great video. Really enjoyed it. Thank you.

[@robgoren8628]

Fascinating. Thank you.

[@Micon1395]

Thank you sir. It's short and useful.

[@rm3141593]

I wish I was related to Carl. He appears to be a role model, mentor, and everyday hero. He is super awesome, and so is Texas. Does Reliable EDM offer tours?

[@cambodianriverpig7613]

The older I get, the more I become fascinated by metallurgy and tool/die making.

[@scottrackley4457]

I'm a Master Toolmaker, the older I get the more I forget. Still could make that progression, kinda simple.

[@usmanjamilrajput]

This is good, its also free thats amazing that he gives this info but again... Americans are great when it comes to giving.

[@machine5538]

Very informative

[@arshadhussain5212]

SIR YOU ARE A GREAT TECHAR THANKS SIR .FROM PAKISTAN

[@ironchef3500]

neat stuff

[@iu665]

Legend 👏🏻👌

[@ozwinner377]

Very good.my son will be a die and tools maker

[@santoshukarde]

From which college or institute?

[@firstbornbirdman]

Are you in Brooklyn or Texas, because at the end of the video clip it highlights Texas

[@carlsommer4281]

Born in Brooklyn, moved to Texas.

[@amyahlquist3436]

My Grandpa Ted was a tool and dye maker.