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1/4" Radius

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The 1/4" radius on the top edge will effectively will eliminate the stress concentrations in the steel tool, extending tool life and reducing production costs.

And the 1/4" radius does not reduce the mass of the block too much.  This maintains the needed thermal mass in the heat sink to absorb the anticipated heat load.

  • Note the generous draft angle on the side walls for easy ejection from the die.  

The 1/4" radius is the best choice of rounding on the top edge.   
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