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The Science of Forming, with Dieologist Art Hedrick, E723

October 2, 2024
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“I see the trades slowly changing from an art for to a science,” he says, “realizing that the skilled trades are professional jobs offering professional career paths.” 

Art Hedrick

Art Hedrick, sole proprietor of Dieology, preaches the Science of Forming (and authors a regular column by the same name for MetalForming magazine).  His mission is to provide quality, comprehensive training and consulting to help metal formers and tool and die companies maintain a high level of productivity and competitiveness. Art, a past instructor at General Motors University, and has received numerous training and education awards. He has conducted more than 400 stamping and tool-and-die-related seminars for trade organizations and private companies.

Here Art discusses the need for more rigorous and job-specific training programs within the metal forming industry, rather than broad-based education programs that don’t necessarily apply to the shop floor. 

Industry-Related Terms: Die, Forming, Forming
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See also: Dieology LLC

Technologies: Tooling

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