In the manufacturing sector, dies are tools used to cut or shape materials, typically metals or plastics. They come in various forms and serve numerous functions, including:
- Stamping Dies: Used for shaping or cutting materials into desired shapes.
- Injection Molds: Designed for creating plastic parts through injection molding processes.
- Progressive Dies: Allow for multiple operations in a single pass, improving efficiency.
- Forming Dies: Used to create specific shapes by deforming materials.