WHAT?S AT STAKE

Die setters set up, maintain, and operate presses and cutting machines used to form and cut metal, plastic, and other materials into shapes for manufacturing. The die plate sets can be casting shapes, cutting implements, or press plates. Die plates are usually manually inserted into machinery and adjusted so the tooling will function properly and safely. Die setters require proper training and awareness of the hazards involved with this work.

WHAT?S THE DANGER

DIE SETTING HAZARDS Set-Up Process: Most damage to progressive dies takes place during the die setup process: Half-cuts and -forms are made, causing the die to misalign and shear; […]