Technical Solution Guide - Mate Precision Technologies
Die clearance is equal to the space between punch and die when the punch enters the die opening. Regardless of sheet thickness, the recommended penetration of the punch into a Slug Free® die is 0.118(3.00). WHAT IS DIE CLEARANCE? Total Die Clearance = Die Clearance on both sides of punch Total Die Clearance = Die Clearance 1 + Die Clearance 2 DIE