Multiple openings can be machined into a single steel bar. These dies are typically used to replace single-vee dies and can significantly reduce die-change time.
NOTE: Unless specified, all three-way dies are furnished with the smallest vee opening at 60 degrees.
Unit of Measure
Specifications
Block Size
N/A4.25 in
Number of Vees
N/A4
Vee Openings
N/A1.000 in1.500 in2.000 in3.000 in
Illustration A
N/A Illustration A
Illustration B
N/A Illustration B
Illustration E
N/AA four-way die held by a combination die holder is shown in the illustration. General-purpose dies can be substituted for the four-way when it is removed.
Illustration F
N/AA general-purpose die can be used directly over a combination die holder provided the press has sufficient stroke (or ram adjustment).
Illustration G
N/AA filler block may be required when the combination holder is low and the press does not have sufficient stroke (or ram adjustment) to close the tool set.
Illustration H
N/AThe four-way die can be set directly on the bed of the press if it does not have sufficient open height. This practice is not recommended, due to the potential for damage or wear of the bed surface.