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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 65

Q65

In piercing operation, the clearance is provided on

A.
Punch
B.
Die
Answer
C.
Half on the punch and half on the die
D.
Either on punch or die depending upon designer's choice

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Piercing is process in which punch operation cuts a hole/material by tearing operation from a final piece of sheet metal. Piercing is a blanking operation.
In piercing operation, the clearance is provided on die.