Blanking and piercing are two die cutting operations, and bending is an example of a die forming operation.
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The main components of a die set (including press mounting) are as follows. Because nomenclature varies between sources, alternate names are in parentheses:
• Die shoes (holders) – the set of flat, parallel plates that … See more

Steel-rule die, also known as cookie cutter dies, are used for cutting sheet metal and softer materials, such as plastics, wood, cork, felt, fabrics, and paperboard. The cutting surface of the die is the edge of hardened steel strips, known as steel rule. These steel rules … See more

Wire-making dies have a hole through the middle of them. A wire or rod of steel, copper, other metals, or alloy enters into one side and is … See more

• Blanking: A blanking die produces a flat piece of material by cutting the desired shape in one operation. The finished part is referred to as a blank. Generally a blanking die may … See more

In the broadest sense, a rotary die is a cylindrical shaped die that may be used in any manufacturing field. However, it most commonly refers to cylindrical shaped dies used to process soft … See more

• Paquin, J. R.; Crowley, R. E. (1987). Die Design Fundamentals. New York, New York City: Industrial Press Inc. ISBN 0-8311-1172-0 See more