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forging die rework

forging die rework

forging die rework

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We currently have some forging dies that the forging house is telling us that they need to "resink" them. Is anyone familiar with this process and could offer explanation?

RE: forging die rework

Ask them to explain and why do they want so much money for it!!!  Now it's your call!!

RE: forging die rework

Sinking a die refers to producing the cavity that does the work.
Therefore, 'resinking' suggests that the cavity edges are worn out, the resulting product is out of spec, and the die block can be salvaged by removing material.

If, e.g., the die block had cracked, you would not have the resinking option, but would have to buy a new die block and sink a new cavity.

 

Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

RE: forging die rework

Sinking refers to the Sinker EDM process, which is used to manufacture the impression in a block of tool steel for use as a forging die.  The official/technical term is Electrode EDM (in contrast to Wire EDM).  Google some combination of sinker (or electrode) + EDM + forging + die and you should gets lots of hits.

RE: forging die rework

It is common practice to resink dies to avoid the costs of creating new ones.  

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