R 408.12404 Definitions; D.

Rule 2404. (1) "Device" means a press control or attachment that performs any 1 of the following functions: (a) Restrains the operator from inadvertently reaching into the point of operation. (b) Prevents normal press operation if the operator's hands are inadvertently within the point of operation. (c) Automatically withdraws the operator's hands if the operator's hands are inadvertently within the point of operation as the dies close. See R 408.12406(1) and (5), R 408.12407(7) and (9), R 408.12408(10), and R 408.12409(3). (2) "Die" means the tooling used in a press for cutting or forming material. An upper and lower die make a complete set. (3) "Die builder" means a person who builds dies for presses. (4) "Die enclosure guard" means an enclosure that is attached to the die shoe or stripper, or both, in a fixed position. (5) "Die set" means a tool holder which is held in alignment by guide posts and bushings and which consists of a lower shoe, an upper shoe or punch holder, and guide posts and bushings. (6) "Die setter" means an individual who places dies in, or removes dies from, mechanical presses and who, as a part of assigned duties, makes the necessary adjustments to cause the tooling to function properly and safely. (7) "Die setting" means the process of placing dies in, or removing dies from, a mechanical press, and the process of adjusting the dies, other tooling, and safeguarding means to cause them to function properly and safely. (8) "Die shoe" means a plate or block upon which a die holder is mounted. A die shoe functions primarily as a base for the complete die assembly and, when used, is bolted or clamped to the bolster plate or the face of the slide. (9) "Direct drive" means the type of driving arrangement where a clutch is not used and where coupling and decoupling of the driving torque is accomplished by energization and de-energization of a motor. Even though not employing a clutch, direct drives match the operational characteristics of part revolution clutches because the driving power may be disengaged during the stroke of the press.