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Correct answer to question 50 (Auto & Shop Information): cut threads on the outside of a rod or bolt
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A die is a hardened ring with cutting teeth that is turned down over a rod to form an external thread. It is the mirror image of the tap, which cuts the internal thread it will screw into.
Updated: November 2026
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