Die block - This is the main part that all the other parts are attached to. Punch plate - This part holds and supports the different punches in place. Blank punch - This part along with the Blank Die produces the blanked part. Metal stamping dies - This part along with the Pierce Die removes parts from the blanked finished part. Stripper plate - This is used to hold the material down on the Blank/ Pierce Die and strip the material off the punches. Pilot - This is used to keep the material being worked on in position. Guide / Back gage / Finger stop - These parts are all used to make sure that the material being worked on always goes in the same position, within the die, as the last one. Setting (Stop) Block - This part is used to control the depth that the punch goes into the die. Blanking Dies - See Blanking Punch Pierce Die - See Pierce Punch. shank-used to hold in the presses. it should be align and situated at the center of gravity of the plate.