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forging-die sinker
A professional who lays out, machines, and finishes impression cavities in die blocks to produce forging dies, following blueprints and applying knowledge of diesinking. Respnsibilities include:
- Analyzes blueprint of part or die and plans sequence of operations.
- Measures and marks die block to lay out designs of cavities.
- Sets up and operates variety of machine tools, such as shaper, vertical turret lathe, and engine lathe to machine cavities in die block.
- Obtains specified dimensions, contours, and finish of die cavities, using tools, such as power grinder, scrapers, files, and emery cloth.
- Inspects die cavities, using templates and measuring instruments, such as calipers, micrometers, and height gauges to verify conformance to specifications.
- May develop die design from blueprint of part, using knowledge of machining and forging processes.
- May make templates to verify dimensions of cavities.
- May make and inspect sample lead or plaster cast of part to verify fit of die members and basic shape of part.
- May repair forging dies and be designated Die Repairer, Forging.
- May set up and operate machines to plane surfaces and edges of forging dies and be known as Edger Machine Setter.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Synonym(s): die_sinker
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- Industry/Domain: Professional careers
- Category: Occupational titles
- Company: U.S. DOL
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