DAYTON Point Larger than Shank Ball Lock Punches - Light Duty, Inch, XCN Coating

This light-duty ball lock punch variant is used in injection mold tooling where repeated ejector actuation must stay stable, especially in compact alignment setups.

• Automotive connector and sensor housings: The larger-than-shank contact point helps maintain ball-lock alignment and smooth ejection, reducing the risk of sticking or misalignment during frequent press cycles.
• Appliance and consumer part tooling: When lighter load conditions are expected, the point larger-than-shank geometry supports consistent ball lock retention/release while simplifying setup for standard inch-based tooling components.
• Assembly fixtures with ejection modules: The XCN coating is suited for extended production runs by improving surface wear resistance at the sliding/contact areas.

Overall, the inch sizing options and the enlarged point-to-shank relationship make this configuration a strong fit for mold bases and ejector systems that prioritize reliable ball-lock function under light duty conditions.

The provided specifications identify this DAYTON punch configuration as XCN coated for light duty applications, but they do not list the underlying steel grade or heat treatment state. As such, hardness (HRC) and the exact base steel temper/quenched condition cannot be confirmed from the available data.

• XCN coating: typically selected to improve wear resistance at the punch’s contact and sliding surfaces, which can extend service life in repetitive ejection cycles.
• Trade-off: higher wear resistance coatings generally improve run time, while the base material toughness remains a critical factor for resistance to chipping under shock loads.

If you share the steel grade or drawing for this series, we can map it to the equivalent (e.g., H13, D2, M2 families) and specify expected hardness and heat-treatment limits for more precise engineering selection.

Select dimensions by matching the punch’s shank diameter and overall geometry to your mold core/cavity ball lock system and the corresponding pocket dimensions.

• Shank diameter (D): choose from 0.3750" to 1.0000" (0.3750, 0.5000, 0.6250, 0.7500, 0.8750, 1.0000 in) to fit the ball-lock guide and prevent lateral play.
• Length (L): fixed coded inch range 250 to 450—use this to reach through the required mold thickness and to position the contact point correctly.
• Point/interface geometry: confirm P and W within available variable ranges (P: 0.376–0.875, 0.501–1.25, 0.626–1.5, 0.751–1.5, 0.876–1.75, 1.001–1.75; W: 0.062–0.867) and verify the tip radius R (R: 0.007–0.4375 up to 0.007–0.875 depending on the set).

Use the mold drawing’s tolerances for the mating ball/lock pocket, aiming for minimal clearance to maintain alignment. If your standard uses fixed inch components, selecting the inch-coded D and L ranges helps avoid rework.