November 2025 Volume 7

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Educational Impact Hands-on learning combined with technical accuracy is highly effective. Students press play-doh into dies and immediately see the results, connecting theoretical concepts with physical outcomes. Teachers benefit as well, gaining tools that are both engaging and technically valid. For younger students, the experience makes forging approachable and enjoyable. Older students gain a bridge to STEM concepts such as force, pressure, material behavior, and design for manufacturing. Experiencing these ideas directly may spark interest in careers in engineering, machining, or forging. The inclusion of machining footage and technical data adds another layer of insight. Students can follow the lifecycle of a tool—from CAD design to CNC machining to practical use in forming a part. This comprehensive perspective helps students connect classroom lessons with real-world applications. Looking Ahead EST Tool views this project as part of a larger effort. FIERF deserves full recognition for leading the initiative, developing the educational framework, and delivering these tools to classrooms. Our contribution was focused on providing support and resources that align with that vision. This collaboration shows how industry and education can work together effectively. Students gain exposure to complex processes, teachers receive accurate tools, and the forging industry benefits from preparing a skilled future workforce. Conclusion Forging is a challenging concept to explain, but programs like this make it accessible. By scaling down the tools and offering hands-on experiences, FIERF has created a way for students to engage with manufacturing in a meaningful, enjoyable, and technically accurate manner. EST Tool is proud to have played a supporting role. While our contributions included dies, models, and technical media, the impact comes from FIERF’s leadership. Their dedication ensures that students understand what forging is, why it matters, and how they might contribute to the industry in the future. Partnerships like these are crucial. They remind us that the future of forging is built not only on the shop floor but also in classrooms, where curiosity and hands-on learning help shape the next generation of skilled professionals.

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FORGING WITH SCHULER– TURNKEY SOLUTIONS FROM A SINGLE SOURCE. The right solution for every part: Schuler ʼ s process and system technology provides a clear competitive and quality advantage–for cold, warm, or hot forming or for aluminum forging. The product portfolio includes mechanical and hydraulic presses, screw presses with direct drive and forging hammers. All presses are available in series with small to large tonnages that can meet your specific requirements.

Bailey Taylor Sales Associate

Schuler also offers automation, dies, process expertise, digital solutions, and service–made for you.

EST Tool & Machine, Inc. Email: Bailey@esttool.com Phone: 606-758-4626

SCHULER NORTH AMERICA 7145 Commerce Blvd. Canton, MI 48187 Phone: +1 (734) 207-7200 marketing.information@schulergroup.com

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