Tools and Dies

In metal stamping, a tool can be almost any mechanical device used to cut, form, support, or mold metals. By that definition, jigs and fixtures are tools, as are drills and cutting blades. Dies, on the other hand, are only those tools that functionally change the shape of the metal. Mechanical Engineering (Tool & Die) is about designing, manufacturing, and maintenance of the mechanical system. It involves the production and usage of making a design for the tool, production, and operation of machines.