Point Larger than Shank Ball Lock Punches - Heavy Duty, Inch XNAP Coating

This heavy-duty ball lock punch point-to-shank geometry is used in punch-and-eject systems where the tool must repeatedly maintain engagement while transferring load to the die set.

• Progressive automotive stamping tooling: The larger point relative to the shank helps maintain stable ball lock seating during repeated cycles, reducing the risk of engagement drift in high-duty stations.
• Connector and bracket die sets: The inch-series dimensional coverage and selection of tip shapes (H, J, K, L, N, O, R, V, X, Y, Z) support matching to cavity/core layouts while the XNAP coating is intended for reliable wear control under eject action.
• General industrial blanking and forming dies: Use where tooling is subjected to frequent punching with consistent eject performance needs; the variant’s wear-focused coating supports longer punch life.

Choose the appropriate tip shape and inch dimensions to align the ball lock interface with the mating holder for consistent seating under load.

The provided specification data highlights the XNAP coating as the key wear-control feature for this inch-series heavy-duty ball lock punch. While the exact steel grade and heat-treatment parameters are not specified in the input, the coating is selected to improve surface wear resistance during punching and ejection cycles.

• Wear resistance: XNAP is intended to reduce abrasive and adhesive wear at the point region where contact and sliding occur.
• Toughness trade-off: Coatings generally enhance surface durability, but they do not replace the need for a tough core material to resist impact from punching and ejection.
• Manufacturing process (inferred by function): typically produced as a precision punch with controlled point geometry, then coated to target wear-critical surfaces.

If your project requires a specific base steel grade/heat-treatment (e.g., through-hardened or nitrided conditions), confirm the available material options with your Axiom Molds engineer since the grade is not defined in the provided dataset.

Select the ball lock punch dimensions by matching both the point-to-shank geometry and the overall length to your punch station requirements.

• Shank diameter (D): choose within 37 ~ 125 in based on the mating ball-lock holder bore and guided fit.
• Length (L): select from coded inch options 250 ~ 450 or 275 ~ 450 to ensure correct protrusion for your die thickness and stripper/ejector stroke.
• Point/feature dimensions: match P (0.376 ~ 1.251 in), W (0.062 ~ 1.083 in), and R (0.007 ~ 0.4375 / 0.007 ~ 0.625 / 0.007 ~ 0.75 / 0.007 ~ 0.875 / 0.007 ~ 1 in) to your tooling contact profile and desired cutting/engagement behavior.
• Tip shape: pick H, J, K, L, N, O, R, V, X, Y, or Z to align with the cavity/core geometry.

Since tolerance values are not provided, treat these ranges as the allowable selection window and verify the final fit against the holder/guidance drawing (ball lock interface) and the assembly’s required clearance.