Ball Lock Regular Punches - Light Duty X Tip

These light-duty ball lock punches are used in tool-and-die and injection mold tooling where consistent punch retention and smooth ejector action are critical. The ball-lock design helps maintain stable engagement between the punch and its mating holder, reducing variation during repeated forming cycles.

• Automotive connector and bracket molds: Ideal for ejector pins/punching functions on light to moderate loads, where repeatable tip engagement improves cycle stability and helps limit wear in the working area.
• Consumer electronics housing molds: Suitable for ejector-assisted features that require reliable alignment and controlled ejection without aggressive machining demands on the punch tip.
• General light-duty die punching: The X-tip geometry supports consistent contact for smoother part formation, and the provided materials options help tailor durability to production tempo.

Choosing the X tip variant is well suited when you need dependable retention and predictable ejection behavior in compact, high-repeat assembly tooling.

Available material options are M2 steel and PS4, allowing you to tune wear resistance and toughness for different light-duty operating profiles. M2 is a high-speed steel grade commonly selected when you want stronger wear performance at the tip during repeated punching/ejector cycles.

• M2 steel: Typically hardened and used in a quenched & tempered condition; you balance high wear resistance with reduced toughness compared to more impact-friendly steels.
• PS4: A durable alternative intended for consistent performance in punching and ejector applications, generally chosen when you need a good compromise for stable service life.

Because hardness (HRC) values are not provided in the available specification data, exact HRC confirmation should be requested for the selected option. In general, expect M2 to provide stronger wear resistance at the cutting/working interface, while toughness trade-offs should be evaluated against your part loads and cycle rates.

Select the punch by matching both shank diameter (D) and point/tip length coding to the mold cavity/core and ejector stack-up. This series supports D = 25 ~ 100 in and coded point lengths in the ranges shown for the selected length option.

• Tip shape: Choose X as required; other tip shapes (H, J, K, L, N, O, R, V, Y, Z) indicate different engagement/contact profiles.
• Point length selections: Use the provided coded inch ranges such as 200–500, 200–600, 200–700, 225–700, or 250–700 depending on the required working projection.
• B/C/D coded variants: For assemblies that reference different internal length conventions, select the corresponding B & L and C / D ranges listed (e.g., B: 225–700, C: 225–700, D: 250–700).

Dimension features like P (0.04–0.75), W (0.04–0.437), and R (0.007) must match the mating geometry in the holder and guide elements. Since tolerance values are not specified, verify fit with the punch holder’s design tolerances and account for expected wear over production runs.