Steel Point Larger than Shank Ball Lock Punches

This steel-point ball lock punch variant is used in injection mold and die tooling where repeatable ejector alignment and reliable retention are required under light-duty production loads. The larger-than-shank point geometry improves guidance, helping the ball-lock mechanism engage consistently during cycling.

• Automotive and appliance die sets (light duty): suited for punch-and-die components where stable ball-lock retention reduces the risk of tool misalignment across many press cycles.
• Metric tool assemblies and press tooling: offered in multiple shank diameters (D 13–32 mm) and point lengths (L1 19–30 mm) to match common metric ejector layouts.
• Wear-sensitive cavities for small components: the XAN DayTAN™ coating supports more consistent wear behavior, helping maintain punching accuracy when cycles are frequent.

Choose the correct ejector group compatibility (J6/J9/J12) to ensure proper fit with the ball-lock punch system and ejector inserts.

The provided data specifies a steel-point ball lock punch construction with an XAN DayTAN™ coating, intended to improve wear behavior in die service. However, the exact steel grade, hardness (HRC), and heat-treatment state are not included in the supplied specifications, so they should be confirmed in the official material sheet or tooling drawing for your procurement.

• Coating role: XAN DayTAN™ is selected to reduce wear-through and maintain dimensional stability during repeated light-duty cycles.
• Wear vs. toughness trade-off: hardened tool steels typically offer higher wear resistance but can be more sensitive to chipping; the coating helps extend wear life without needing a more brittle compromise.
• Manufacturing process (typical): punches are generally ground to point and shank dimensions, then coated for surface durability; final inspection focuses on point geometry and ball-lock engagement.

For hardness and quench/temper or nitriding details, reference the grade-specific documentation for series 250301837347.

Select dimensions to match your mold/die cavity and ejector block requirements, starting with the shank diameter (D) and ejector group compatibility. This punch offers D = 13, 16, 20, 25, or 32 mm, and ejector group options J6/J9/J12, which must align with your punch system and tool plate layout.

• Point length (L1): fixed range 19–30 mm—choose the length that provides sufficient penetration depth without bottoming against supports.
• P dimension: variable ranges 13.1–32, 16.1–38, 20.1–40, 25.1–44, 32.1–50 mm—use the P value to match your carrier geometry and spacing requirements in the tool.
• Overall length (L): fixed range 80–100 mm—ensure the stroke/stack height accommodates tool reach.
• Tip geometry (W and R): W = 1.57–27.8 mm and R = 0.2–16 to 0.2–25 mm depending on variant—select based on desired entry radius and guidance.

Tolerances for the engagement surfaces are not provided here; rely on the official series drawing for final fit and ball-lock clearance verification.