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•    Title:  Die Maker Celebrates 45 Year Partnership with Aluminum Extruders: Consistency, Repeatability, Innovation, Safety

•    Author:  Andrea Svendsen

•    Author Company:  Light Metal Age

•    Volume:  Vol. 75, No. 3

•    Year:  2017

•    No. Pages:  3.5

•    Description:  Thumb Tool & Engineering in Bad Axe, MI, celebrates its 45th anniversary in 2017. The company has maintained its position as a leading manufacturer of extrusion dies and tooling by keeping pace with developments in machining and manufacturing technology. In light of the companyÕs anniversary, Light Metal Age visited the Thumb Tool facility to learn more about its history and operations. This article provides and overview of the company and its history. The company continues to adapt to the evolving needs of extruders by gearing itself to meet industry trends, such as the growing demand for automotive extrusions, as well as innovating to improve safety within extrusion die shops.

•    Companies Mentioned:  Thumb Tool & Engineering, MidSouth Central Extrusion Die, Gemini Group, Bšhler Uddeholm, Schmolz + Bickenbach, Kind & Co.

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