Senior DIE Fitter Interview Questions and Answers

To cover when a bolt is broken in a stripper plate and no option to open it

• Use a drill to create a hole in the broken bolt

• Insert an easy-out tool into the hole and turn it counterclockwise to remove the broken bolt

• If the bolt is stuck, apply heat to expand the surrounding metal and then try removing it

• If all else fails, use a cutting tool to carefully cut off the broken bolt

Clearance is given in punching die to prevent the punch from sticking to the die.

• Clearance is the gap between the punch and die.

• It allows for easy removal of the punched material.

• Clearance is determined by the thickness and type of material being punched.

• Too little clearance can cause the punch to stick to the die.

• Too much clearance can result in burrs or rough edges on the punched material.

The question is unclear and lacks context.

• The question needs to be rephrased or clarified.

• It is unclear what is meant by 'gap making'.

• More information is needed to provide an accurate answer.

Trimming is the process of removing excess material from a workpiece to achieve the desired shape or size.

• Trimming is commonly used in metalworking and woodworking.

• It can be done manually using tools like saws, chisels, and files, or with power tools like grinders and sanders.

• Trimming can also refer to the process of cutting excess material from a finished product, such as trimming the edges of a piece of fabric or paper.

• In die fitting, trimming may involve removing excess ma...read more