Carton and Die Maker
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What is a Carton & Die-Maker?
A Carton & Die-Maker works in the printing industry. They are often grouped together under Tool Makers.
A Carton & Die-Maker is a trained specialist who creates dies (shapes) for the printing industry. In this case, the Carton & Die-Maker – will make dies to cut out cartons or boxes.
A die is a specific shape carefully designed by designers – which the Die-Maker will create out of metal with very sharp edges. These edges act like a guillotine and will either cut the shape out of the cardboard completely or just ‘score’ it. Scoring means it will not cut the cardboard but just create a line/crease for easy folding.
Some dies can be very simple and others can be extremely complicated.
It is up to the Die-Maker to precisely bend the metal ‘blade’ into the required shape. Measurements have to be exact – right down to the last mm.
Other Die-Makers may make dies for shaped brochures, promotional items, packaging, etc etc.
What does a Carton & Die-Maker do?
- works off detailed die-lines (designer drawings)
- operates various technical machinery using precise measuring devices
- does lots of mathematics to make sure measurements are exact
- bends and shapes metal using special tools
- sharpens the ‘blade’
Are you … ?
- mathematically inclined?
- good with your hands?
- accurate?
- precise?
- reliable?
- able to deal with stress and deadlines?
How do I become a Carton & Die-Maker?
- CLICK HERE to find out how to become a Die-Maker
TRAINING:
- CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
- Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
- To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education.
- CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions.
Here are a few examples of places you could contact:
- TASA: Toolmaking Association of South Africa
- SENECA
http://www.senecac.on.ca/fulltime/MATT.html
- EASTCAPE TRAINING CENTRE
OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Tool, Jig and Die-Maker … or … Welder
Is becoming a Carton & Die-Maker the right career choice for me?
