In producing a punched hole of $$20mm$$ diameter, the dimension of the punch is ........ given the radial die clearance of $$0.1mm.$$

Wall thickness of drawn cup is controlled by

In progressive die (for sheet metal), spring loaded stripper plate is used to clamps the stock until:

In .................. A ................. operation the diameter of the desired hole will be smaller than the diameter of the .................... B ......................

A. blanking / piercing
B. punch / die