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What is a bolster in forging?

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What is a bolster in forging?

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A bolster contains the die blocks. A hammer / press has a top and bottom bolster which the die is locked into. The bolster decreases die change time by using wedges over bolts and are also heated depending on die material and material to be forged.

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