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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;mikediamond, post: 107953, member: 1859&quot;]A slightly faint design can result from causes other than a weak (low pressure) strike.</p><p><br /></p><p>1. The alloy might be a little harder than normal.</p><p>2. Striking pressure might be reduced slightly to increase die life.</p><p>3. Relief that is too high can result in poorly struck details at the high points of the design.</p><p>4. Two high relief structures on opposing faces often result in weakness.</p><p>5. Insufficient die convexity can result in peripheral weakness.</p><p>6. Excessive die convexity can result in peripheral weakness.</p><p>7. Inadequte upset can result in peripheral weakness.</p><p>8. Too thin a planchet can result in weakness.</p><p>9. Die wear can mute the design details.</p><p><br /></p><p>I could go on.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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