Druckstock

English translation: die

GLOSSARY ENTRY (DERIVED FROM QUESTION BELOW)
German term or phrase:Druckstock (für Medallien)
English translation:die
Entered by: David Williams

15:51 Jun 15, 2009
German to English translations [PRO]
International Org/Dev/Coop / International Olympics Committee/medals
German term or phrase: Druckstock
Context:

Das Londoner Organisationskomitee stellte nun den Druckstock zur Verfügung.

Talking about the history of the design of the Olympic medals in the early 20th century. I'm not sure this is meant literally (cf. http://www.dict.cc/?s=Druckstock for example). Could it mean "the necessary impetus" here, or the template/framework? Or is it just possible that this might (more or less justifiably) be used as a synonym for Prägestempel?
David Williams
Germany
Local time: 00:06
die
Explanation:
In the context of medal-making, this is what it would be called

http://www.asia-diecasting.com/die-casting-case-study/alumin...

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die-casting

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Note added at 41 mins (2009-06-15 16:33:48 GMT)
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Die-casting is similar to permanent mold casting except that the metal is injected into the mold under high pressure of 10-210Mpa (1,450-30,500) psi . This results in a more uniform part, generally good surface finish and good dimensional accuracy, as good as 0.2 % of casting dimension. For many parts, post-machining can be totally eliminated, or very light machining may be required to bring dimensions to size.

Die-casting can be done using a cold chamber or hot chamber process.

• In a cold chamber process, the molten metal is ladled into the cold chamber for each shot. There is less time exposure of the melt to the plunger walls or the plunger. This is particularly useful for metals such as Aluminum, and Copper (and its alloys) that alloy easily with Iron at the higher temperatures.
• In a hot chamber process the pressure chamber is connected to the die cavity is immersed permanently in the molten metal. The inlet port of the pressurizing cylinder is uncovered as the plunger moves to the open (unpressurized) position. This allows a new charge of molten metal to fill the cavity and thus can fill the cavity faster than the cold chamber process. The hot chamber process is used for metals of low melting point and high fluidity such as tin, zinc, and lead that tend not to alloy easily with steel at their melt temperatures.




Die casting molds (called dies in the industry) tend to be expensive as they are made from hardened steel-also the cycle time for building these tend to be long. Also the stronger and harder metals such as iron and steel cannot be die-cast

http://www.efunda.com/processes/metal_processing/die_casting...

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There is also the process of die-struck medals, where the metal is hammered into the die:

http://www.freshpromotions.com.au/badges/tokens-and-coins/di...

http://www.medalsmedallionscoins.com/

This process may fit better with your Druckstock which sounds more likely to be struck than cast. It would still be 'die' however.

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Note added at 5 hrs (2009-06-15 21:21:41 GMT)
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David, you might need to clarify whether these are designs on paper, in which case it might be printing block, in fact, or the dies/moulds for the medals themselves.

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Note added at 16 hrs (2009-06-16 08:04:09 GMT) Post-grading
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Thanks for the points, David
Selected response from:

Helen Shiner
United Kingdom
Local time: 23:06
Grading comment
Many thanks! Seems so obvious now!
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Summary of answers provided
5coining die
itla
3 +1print block/printing plate
Yasutomo Kanazawa
3die
Helen Shiner
Summary of reference entries provided
This will help
itla

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print block/printing plate


Explanation:
The Londoner organizing committee now made the print block/printing plate available.

Yasutomo Kanazawa
Japan
Local time: 08:06
Native speaker of: Native in JapaneseJapanese

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Ellen Kraus: printing block
3 hrs
  -> thank you Ellen
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coining die


Explanation:
Coins are not printed. It's called a coin(ing) die.


    Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_cent
itla
Local time: 00:06
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in GermanGerman
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die


Explanation:
In the context of medal-making, this is what it would be called

http://www.asia-diecasting.com/die-casting-case-study/alumin...

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Note added at 39 mins (2009-06-15 16:31:45 GMT)
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die-casting

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Note added at 41 mins (2009-06-15 16:33:48 GMT)
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Die-casting is similar to permanent mold casting except that the metal is injected into the mold under high pressure of 10-210Mpa (1,450-30,500) psi . This results in a more uniform part, generally good surface finish and good dimensional accuracy, as good as 0.2 % of casting dimension. For many parts, post-machining can be totally eliminated, or very light machining may be required to bring dimensions to size.

Die-casting can be done using a cold chamber or hot chamber process.

• In a cold chamber process, the molten metal is ladled into the cold chamber for each shot. There is less time exposure of the melt to the plunger walls or the plunger. This is particularly useful for metals such as Aluminum, and Copper (and its alloys) that alloy easily with Iron at the higher temperatures.
• In a hot chamber process the pressure chamber is connected to the die cavity is immersed permanently in the molten metal. The inlet port of the pressurizing cylinder is uncovered as the plunger moves to the open (unpressurized) position. This allows a new charge of molten metal to fill the cavity and thus can fill the cavity faster than the cold chamber process. The hot chamber process is used for metals of low melting point and high fluidity such as tin, zinc, and lead that tend not to alloy easily with steel at their melt temperatures.




Die casting molds (called dies in the industry) tend to be expensive as they are made from hardened steel-also the cycle time for building these tend to be long. Also the stronger and harder metals such as iron and steel cannot be die-cast

http://www.efunda.com/processes/metal_processing/die_casting...

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Note added at 3 hrs (2009-06-15 18:54:39 GMT)
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There is also the process of die-struck medals, where the metal is hammered into the die:

http://www.freshpromotions.com.au/badges/tokens-and-coins/di...

http://www.medalsmedallionscoins.com/

This process may fit better with your Druckstock which sounds more likely to be struck than cast. It would still be 'die' however.

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Note added at 5 hrs (2009-06-15 21:21:41 GMT)
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David, you might need to clarify whether these are designs on paper, in which case it might be printing block, in fact, or the dies/moulds for the medals themselves.

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Note added at 16 hrs (2009-06-16 08:04:09 GMT) Post-grading
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Thanks for the points, David

Helen Shiner
United Kingdom
Local time: 23:06
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 4
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Many thanks! Seems so obvious now!
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Reference comments


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Reference: This will help

Reference information:
http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Druckstock

itla
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in GermanGerman
Note to reference poster
Asker: Thanks! But what is one of those for a medal called in English?

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