(1) A block, pin, or spool used to retain the stripper plate or pad for the designed range of travel. (2) A block used to retain cams.
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K
Kellering Aid
A model, skin, cast, or template used on a hydro-tel or keller for the tracer to follow.
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Key
(1) (External) A block partially mounted in a pocket at the perimeter of a die member to locate, add support, and/or back up that die member. It is accessible without removing the die member. (2) (Internal) A block mounted in mating pockets between two die members to locate and/or add support to those die members. It is not accessible without removing the die members.
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Kidney
A bulge outside of the finish form area on a draw punch or cavity to take up loose metal or to help control the draw process. Also called bologna or sausage.
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Kirksite
Trade name of a zinc base alloy used principally in low production dies.
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Kiss Off
The area of two mating surfaces of a mold that determines the parting line.
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Knockout
A mechanism for releasing workpieces from a die.
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Knockout Mark
A small protrusion, such as a button or ring of flash, resulting from depression of the knockout pin from the forging pressure or the entrance of metal between the knockout pin and the die.
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Knockout Pin
A power-operated plunger installed in a die to aid removal of the finished forging.
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