Ball Lock Regular Punches Light Duty Xan DayTAN™ Coating

These light-duty ball-lock punches are used in metric injection-die and stamping tooling to punch or form features that require repeatable blank location and consistent ejection behavior. The ball-lock geometry helps the punch self-locate in the die set, reducing positional variation during high-cycle production.

• Automotive connector and stamped terminal forming: Use when you need stable punch-to-die alignment for clean shearing and predictable part release; the friction/wear reduction from the XAN DayTAN™ coating supports sustained cycle performance.
• Appliance and housings metal forming: Suitable for light-duty tool layouts where throughput and dimensional repeatability matter; the available tip-shape set (H through Z) supports matching the required feature profile.
• General-purpose precision die sets: Pair with metric die cavities/cores to improve tool life in repetitive punching operations, especially where surface wear would otherwise change clearances.

Choose the specified shank diameter and point length range to match your die thickness and punch engagement depth.

This product is offered with either M2 or PS4 steel grades, supporting different balances of wear resistance and toughness for forming and punching applications. M2 is commonly selected for its high wear resistance; PS4 is typically chosen when improved robustness and favorable machinability are required for tooling workflows.

• M2: High hardness potential for edge retention in repetitive punching; expect a trade-off where increasing hardness can reduce toughness slightly if heat treatment is pushed aggressively.
• PS4: Often used as a practical alternative when toughness/production stability is prioritized alongside wear performance.
• XAN DayTAN™ coating: A surface treatment designed to reduce friction and wear during continuous cycles.

For best results, confirm your heat-treatment plan (e.g., quench & temper to your target hardness) based on the selected grade and the operational load, then validate against punch edge wear and any chipping tendency.

Select the ball-lock punch dimensions to match your die set engagement and feature profile. Start with the D (shank dia.) range of 6–38 mm so the punch shank seats correctly in the corresponding guide/bushing and aligns with the die land.

• L1 (point length): Choose from the provided ranges (10–13, 10–19, 13–25, 19–30 mm) to ensure proper projection into the workpiece based on die thickness and clearance.
• L (overall length): Match from 63–100 mm, 71–100 mm, or 80–100 mm depending on your press height and holder length constraints.
• Tip shape: Use the required profile option (H, J, K, L, N, O, R, V, X, Y, Z) to fit the part geometry.
• P and W: Confirm P = 1.4–12 mm and W = 1.4–14 mm for the intended cutting/forming cross-section.

Keep tool-to-die clearance within your process tolerance; the ball-lock seating reduces locating variation, but you should still verify dimensional fit for smooth stroke without binding.