Tool and Die Makers work with a variety of materials to create and repair tools, dies, and molds. Some of the materials they commonly work with include: 1. Metal: Tool and Die Makers often work with various types of metals such as steel, aluminum, brass, and copper. These metals are used to create durable and precise tools and dies. 2. Plastic: Tool and Die Makers also work with different types of plastics, including thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics. These materials are used to create molds and dies for plastic injection molding processes. 3. Wood: In some cases, Tool and Die Makers may work with wood to create patterns, prototypes, or models before producing the final tool or die. Wood is often used for its ease of shaping and affordability. 4. Ceramics: Tool and Die Makers may work with ceramics, such as porcelain or alumina, for specialized applications. Ceramics are known for their high-temperature resistance and electrical insulation properties. 5. Composite materials: Tool and Die Makers may also work with composite materials, which are a combination of different materials like fiberglass, carbon fiber, or Kevlar. These materials offer high strength-to-weight ratios and are commonly used in aerospace and automotive industries. 6. Exotic materials: In certain industries, Tool and Die Makers may work with exotic materials like titanium, nickel alloys, or superalloys. These materials possess unique properties such as high strength, corrosion resistance, or heat resistance. Tool and Die Makers are skilled in working with these materials, using various machining techniques, such as cutting, milling, grinding, and EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining), to shape and form them into precise tools, dies, and molds.