In piercing operation, the clearance is provided on
A
Punch
B
Die
C
Half on the punch and half on the die
D
Either on punch or die depending upon designer's choice
Correct Answer: Die
Piercing is process in which punch operation cuts a hole/material by tearing operation from a final piece of sheet metal. Piercing is a blanking operation.In piercing operation, the clearance is provided on die.