die, mould
the element complementary to the punch in press tool (ET: stants) for piercing, blanking etc, tool or device for imparting a desired shape, form, or finish to a material. Examples include a perforated block through which metal or plastic is drawn or extruded, the hardened steel forms for producing the patterns on coins and medals by pressure, and the hollow molds into which metal or plastic is forced, stantside ja teiste survetöötlemisriistade osa, milles on kuju või kontuuripoolest tootele vastav süvend või mulk, stereotüübimatriits, trükivormi kartongist, pliist plastmassist vm materjalist reljeefne koopia, mille järgi valmistatakse stereotüüp, kipsist, plast- või paberimassist negatiivrejeef, millega tekitatakse raamatutele jm trükistele reljeefseid kujutisi
