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wiper die

 noun


Definitions

  1. A die mounted on the bender used in rotary draw bending. It is located on the compressive side of the bend, adjacent to the bend die centerline. It supports the intrados and helps prevent it from buckling during bending.

Internal Resources

Bending square and rectangular tubing


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