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The template-cutting method is a technique used in machining, particularly in the creation of dies for molding and forging. In this process, a template or pattern guides a single-point cutter. This method is employed on machines like milling machines, and is notably used in large bevel-gear cutting machines.12

Diesinking, a related process, involves machining a cavity into a steel block. This is achieved using a milling machine where the cutter's movement can be controlled manually or guided by a template. The final die surface is then refined by hand using scrapers, files, and polishing tools.1

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