Die Sinker: A description for the die sinker job

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Die Sinker: Forging-die sinker Lays out, machines, and finishes impression cavities in die blocks to produce forging dies, following blueprints and applying knowledge of diesinking: Analyzes blueprint of part or die and plans sequence of operations. Measures and marks die block to lay out designs of cavities. Sets up and operates variety of machine tools, for example shaper, vertical turret lathe, and engine lathe to machine cavities in die block [TOOL-MACHINE SET-UP OPERATOR (machine shop)]. Obtains specified dimensions, contours, and finish of die cavities, using tools, for example power grinder, scrapers, files, and emery cloth. Inspects die cavities, using templates and measuring instruments, for example calipers, micrometers, and height gauges to verify conformance to specifications. May also develop die design from blueprint of part, using knowledge of machining and forging processes. May also make templates to verify dimensions of cavities [TEMPLATE MAKER, EXTRUSION DIE (machine shop)]. May also make and inspect sample lead or plaster cast of part to verify fit of die members and basic shape of part. May also repair forging dies and be designated Die Repairer, Forging (machine shop). May also set up and operate machines to plane surfaces and edges of forging dies and be known as Edger Machine Setter (machine shop).

Job industry: machine shop

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