Definición

• Die Shoe.  A metal block, inserted between the lower half of a die and the bed of a press, to spread the blow and reduce wear (see shimming). Also the lower part of a die set – the sub-assembly for a press which generally has guide pins attached; such die set is used for trimming, blanking or striking.

  excerpted with permission from

  An Encyclopedia of Coin and Medal Technology

  For Artists, Makers, Collectors and Curators

  COMPILED AND WRITTEN BY D. WAYNE JOHNSON

  Roger W. Burdette, Editor

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