Will AI Replace Tool and Die Makers?

Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, or dial indicators.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, or grinders to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of assemblies, based on specifications.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Study blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or assemblies.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools, using machine tools, hand tools, or welders.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Inspect finished dies for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Select metals to be used from a range of metals and alloys, based on properties such as hardness or heat tolerance.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Lift, position, and secure machined parts on surface plates or worktables, using hoists, vises, v-blocks, or angle plates.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

File, grind, shim, and adjust different parts to properly fit them together.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Smooth and polish flat and contoured surfaces of parts or tools, using scrapers, abrasive stones, files, emery cloths, or power grinders.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Measure, mark, and scribe metal or plastic stock to lay out machining, using instruments such as protractors, micrometers, scribes, or rulers.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Conduct test runs with completed tools or dies to ensure that parts meet specifications, making adjustments as necessary.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Design jigs, fixtures, and templates for use as work aids in the fabrication of parts or products.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Cut, shape, and trim blanks or blocks to specified lengths or shapes, using power saws, power shears, rules, and hand tools.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Set up and operate drill presses to drill and tap holes in parts for assembly.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Develop and design new tools and dies, using computer-aided design software.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Set pyrometer controls of heat-treating furnaces and feed or place parts, tools, or assemblies into furnaces to harden.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.