There are a few other issues regarding dies that can
affect product quality. Some dies, such as elbows or
stick macaroni, use a pin in the center to make the
shape of the product. These pins can become off center
and create products with one thick wall and one thin
wall.
Die wear can be uneven from insert to insert. This is due to the variances in the 'pattern' or flow-of-dough across the die. The result is that some inserts may wear faster than others. In this case, a random sampling of sufficient product pieces will be measured, and averaging the results will generally allow reasonable comparison of die wear overtime.
Occasionally, some inserts may become defective during production. The Teflon used on the walls may peel off from the insert. If a die is 'picked' to remove obstructions and prevent splits, the insert may become damaged. In this case, an individual insert may require replacement.
Die wear can be uneven from insert to insert. This is due to the variances in the 'pattern' or flow-of-dough across the die. The result is that some inserts may wear faster than others. In this case, a random sampling of sufficient product pieces will be measured, and averaging the results will generally allow reasonable comparison of die wear overtime.
Occasionally, some inserts may become defective during production. The Teflon used on the walls may peel off from the insert. If a die is 'picked' to remove obstructions and prevent splits, the insert may become damaged. In this case, an individual insert may require replacement.
