Manufacturing tools are devices that transform unformed materials and semi-finished products into finished products by mechanical action.
In industrial production, several such processes are usually interlinked to form a single process. In metalworking, for example, the sequence of extrusion or drop forging and machining is frequently used.
Tools interact directly with the workpiece, while machine tools generate the necessary movement. Examples of tools in this context are
- Dies for extrusion
- Die for drop forging
- Milling cutters and turning tools for machining