Machine Tool Technology Tool and Die/Moldmaking - Hennepin Technical College

Machine Tool Technology Tool and Die/Moldmaking from Hennepin Technical College is a Campus Associate Engineering General degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Award Description: Diemakers are machinists with additional skills in designing and constructing metal-stamping dies . They build the dies that mass-produce parts for many industries including small appliances, computers, automobiles, and aircraft. Diemakers use both manual and computer-controlled machine tools to build intricate and close tolerance dies . Diemakers need those skills to work to close tolerances, interpret blueprints, and follow detailed instructions. Moldmakers are machinists with additional skills in the design and construction of plastic injection molds. They build the molds that mass-produce the plastic products that make our high-tech world possible. The molding process produces products ranging from pens to automobile parts to medical implants. Moldmakers use both manual and computer-controlled machine tools to build plastic injection molds that require intricate 3-dimensional shapes and close tolerances. Moldmakers must be able to visualize 3-dimensional objects from a blueprint, pay attention to details, and work to close tolerances. Career Opportunities: Career opportunities are available for these highly-skilled professionals. Tool and Die/Moldmakers work in both small and large companies. The Tool and Die/Moldmakers skills qualify him/her for good pay and jobs that encourage creativity and innovation. Opportunities exist to move into management positions or start a business. View more details on Hennepin Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Engineering General courses.