A die is a specialized tool used in manufacturing industries to cut or shape material mostly using a press. Like molds, dies are generally customized to the item they are used to create. Products made withdies range from simple paper clips to complex pieces used in advanced technology.

Moulds (or molds) and dies are used to make a variety of objects with many different media. .DIE IS a block of metal with a special shape or with a pattern cut into it that is used for shaping other pieces of metal such as coins or for making patterns.

The terms mold and tool generally refer to parts produced via injection or blow molding. Molds are generally made of tool steel, aluminum, copper and alloys. Mold components consists of components such as mold bases, pins, ejectors, lifters, bushings, guides and alignment devices.

A die is a specialized tool used by manufacturers to cut, shape and form a wide variety of products and components. Like molds and templates, dies are generally customized and uniquely matched to the products they are used to create. Products made with dies range from simple paper clips to complex pieces used in advanced technology.

Die operations are often named after the specific type of die that performs the operation. For example, a bending operation is performed by a bending die. Operations are not limited to one specific die as some dies incorporate multiple operation types.