Die Inspection
Regularly inspecting and sharpening cut-off dies prevents cracks and dull edges from causing burrs, mis-cuts, and jams—reducing scrap, downtime, and safety risks. It also preserves dimensional accuracy and edge quality while extending die life and lowering tooling costs.
Gibraltar Building Products - QAP
10/17/2025
Die Inspection
Regularly inspecting and sharpening cut-off dies prevents cracks and dull edges from causing burrs, mis-cuts, and jams—reducing scrap, downtime, and safety risks. It also preserves dimensional accuracy and edge quality while extending die life and lowering tooling costs.
Bolts and Pins
if the answer is "oneOf [FAIL,FLAG]"
Loose
if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"
Broken
if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"
Stripped
Collar Retainer Upper and Lower
if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"
Good Condition
if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"
Bad Condition
Shear Plate
if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"
Build-Up on Edges of Cutter
if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"
Lubricated
if the answer is " "
Spring Size
if the answer is " "
Number of Springs
if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"
Overall
if the answer is "oneOf [Dull]"
Describe Overall
Source: Gibraltar Building Products - QAP (Community Member)