About Die Sets
Die sets are assemblies that link the upper and lower die holders. They include guide pins or posts, guide pin bushings, heel blocks, heel plates, and die shoes. Die sets are metal plates, usually made of aluminum or steel, that provide a foundation for mounting the die components. These plates are milled or ground so that they are flat and parallel. Next, the upper and lower die shoes are assembled with guide pins, die set components which are sometimes called guide pins or guide pillars. To properly align the upper and lower die shoes, guide bushings are also used. When selecting die sets, specifications such as guide pin type and materials of construction are important considerations.
Die sets use two basic types of guide pins and guide bushings: friction and ball bearing. Friction pins are precision-ground products made from hardened tool steels. They have an inside diameter that is slightly smaller than that of the guide bushing, and are designed to prevent die shoes from moving laterally. Most guide bushings are made from or lined with aluminum-bronze or other wear-resistant materials. Ball bearing-style die sets ride on a series of ball bearings that are housed in a ball cage. They allow the die to run at faster speeds without incurring higher levels of heat and friction, and provide operators with a relatively easy way to separate the upper and lower dies shoes.
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Part Numbers for Die Sets
| Part # | Distributor | Manufacturer | Product Category | Description |
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| 4ALC3 | Grainger Industrial Supply | KENNAMETAL IPG | Die Sets | Hexagon Die Set,NC/NF,16 Pcs |
| 2PCR2 | Grainger Industrial Supply | GRAINGER GLOBAL SOURCING | Die Sets | Integrated Die/Die Stock Set,NC,6 Pcs |
| 5CD06 | Grainger Industrial Supply | KENNAMETAL IPG | Die Sets | Hexagon Die Set,NC,14 Pcs |
| 2PCR1 | Grainger Industrial Supply | GRAINGER GLOBAL SOURCING | Die Sets | Integrated Die/Die Stock Set,Metric,8pcs |
| 2PCR4 | Grainger Industrial Supply | GRAINGER GLOBAL SOURCING | Die Sets | Integrated Die/Die Stock Set,SAE,6 Pcs |
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