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Die

Any of various devices for cutting or forming material in a press or other machine. The longevity of dies depends upon the durability of die material used (plastic, magnesium, copper, brass, steel) before a replacement must be manufactured. See blank, emboss, deboss, engrave, rule, stamp, matrix.

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