Ball Lock Regular Punches - Heavy Duty, Inch (XN DayTride® Coating)

These heavy-duty ball-lock regular punches are designed for reliable ejection and stable retention inside injection or die tooling where repeatability and long service life matter.

• Automotive connector and terminal molds: Use the ball-lock head to maintain consistent positioning during repeated ejection cycles. The XN DayTride® coating supports durable punch-and-die release when running wear-prone alloys or textured cavity surfaces.
• Consumer and appliance housing inserts: Select an appropriate tip shape (X, R, K, O, H, L, J, N, V, Y, Z) to match cavity geometry and flow-related ejector access. The heavy-duty build helps sustain ejection performance in high-volume production.
• Industrial brackets and mounting features: Choose a punch blank size that fits the tool layout and production load. The available material options support wear resistance needs for repeated part ejection without losing retention stability.

By matching tip geometry and blank configuration to the die layout, you reduce ejection inconsistency and improve part release durability.

This product is offered in M2 and PS4 material options, enabling trade-offs between wear resistance, toughness, and durability for ejector use.

• M2: A high-speed steel option commonly selected for strong abrasion and wear resistance under long-cycle punching/ejector conditions. It is typically heat-treated to a hardened state (commonly quenched and tempered) to balance hardness with toughness; the exact hardness depends on the supplier’s process.
• PS4: A tool-steel option aimed at reliable performance in punch-and-die release applications, with heat treatment tuned for dimensional stability and service life. It may offer a different toughness/wear balance compared with M2.

The XN DayTride® coating further improves surface durability for die release, helping reduce friction and wear at the punch face and shank areas.

To select the correct ball-lock regular punch for your mold, start with the shank diameter (D) and the point/overall length code you need for the cavity/core interface.

• Choose D (shank dia.) within 37 ~ 125 in.
• Select length L (coded inch) from the available ranges: 250 ～ 600, 250 ～ 700, 275 ～ 700, or 300 ～ 700. Depending on configuration, you may also see 300 ～ 700 and narrower options.
• Confirm point length variants: the data lists point length B & L and point length C & L with the same coded ranges, plus a configuration that shows D point length B & L: 275 ～ 700 and 300 ～ 700.

Match tip shape (H, J, K, L, N, O, R, V, X, Y, Z) to your ejector knock-out geometry to ensure consistent clearance and engagement. When designing recesses or ejector pockets, allow for coating and practical fit; verify tool drawings for the specific fit/tolerance standard used on your assembly.