nie wydaje mi się, aby było lepsze słowo w języku polskim


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Tool and die makers are among the most highly skilled workers in manufacturing. These workers produce tools, dies, and special guiding and holding devices that enable machines to manufacture a variety of products we use daily—from clothing and furniture to heavy equipment and parts for aircraft.

Toolmakers craft precision tools and machines that are used to cut, shape, and form metal and other materials. They also produce jigs and fixtures (devices that hold metal while it is bored, stamped, or drilled) and gauges and other measuring devices. Die makers construct metal forms (dies) that are used to shape metal in stamping and forging operations. They also make metal molds for diecasting and for molding plastics, ceramics, and composite materials. Some tool and die makers craft prototypes of parts, and then determine how best to manufacture the part. In addition to developing, designing, and producing new tools and dies, these workers also may repair worn or damaged tools, dies, gauges, jigs, and fixtures.

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Note added at 10 mins (2005-08-31 13:18:24 GMT)
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ślusarz - rzemieślnik wyrabiający zamki, klucze, okucia do drzwi i okien, DROBNE CZESCI MASZYN itp.; robotnik pracujący w ślusarni

(slownik PWN)

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Note added at 12 mins (2005-08-31 13:20:05 GMT)
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"rękodzielnik" wydaje się mylące - czy mogłabyś podać więcej kontekstu?