Tools and dies have a hard life, and even normal wear takes its toll. Tooling cracks, material wears away or a screwdriver is used one too many times to pry a part from a die. Soon, tooling no longer functions well or cannot hold the necessary tolerances. Such problems lead customers to call on Five Star Tool Welding Corp., Butler, WI. "There aren't too many tool-and-die welding service houses around - we're probably one of five in the entire state," says Joe Canfield, Five Star president and owner. His firm focuses exclusively on tool and die welding, including microwelding.
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