Point Larger than Shank Ball Lock Punches X-Shaped Tip

This light-duty ball lock punch variant is used to maintain stable ball lock engagement during ejection and repeatable part removal in die and mold assemblies. The X-shaped tip geometry improves contact reliability while the “point larger than shank” design helps reduce wobble at the shank-to-point interface during movement.

• Progressive die and transfer tooling: Select this punch where consistent ball lock retention is needed to prevent positional drift under frequent cycling.
• Mold base ejection systems: The larger point helps promote secure locking during ejection, supporting dependable alignment across the specified metric shank diameter range.
• Light-duty toolmaking jigs/fixtures: Use the X-shaped tip when you need reliable engagement without the higher complexity or cost of heavy-duty punch designs.

The metric construction and defined point length range (L1) make it well-suited for engineers targeting consistent positioning and ejection in tooling built around ball lock interfaces.

The provided product data specifies the geometric configuration (tip shape X and metric sizes), but it does not include a steel grade, heat treatment state, or hardness values. Therefore, material-specific claims such as HRC level, quench-and-temper, nitriding, or wear-resistance performance cannot be stated from the supplied specifications.

When selecting an appropriate steel for ball lock punches used in ejection and die cycling, engineers typically balance wear resistance (for tip contact surfaces) against toughness (to resist chipping under shock). If you require hardness targets or a preferred grade (e.g., H13-equivalent or M2-equivalent), confirm availability for this series before finalizing tool materials.

• Compare steels: Hardened tool steels are selected to protect the tip; tougher grades are chosen when you expect impact or misalignment.
• Heat treatment: Confirm the final heat treatment (pre-hardened vs. quenched & tempered, surface treatments) to match your expected cycle count and wear.

Use the series’ metric diameter range to match your ball lock interface geometry. Start by selecting D (shank dia.) from 13, 16, 20, 25, or 32 mm, then choose the appropriate L1 (point length) from 19 to 30 mm to ensure the ball lock engagement zone reaches the required depth.

• Overall length: Confirm L (length) = 80 to 100 mm for clearance in the mold/die stack and stroke path.
• Tip shape: This variant supports multiple tip shapes (H, J, K, L, N, O, R, V, X, Y, Z), and your selection should be X to use the X-shaped tip geometry.
• Geometry checks: Validate P (13.1–32 up to 16.1–38, 20.1–40, 25.1–44, 32.1–50; and additional range 20.1–40 noted) and W (1.57–27.8) and R (0.2–16 up to 0.2–25) against the mating pocket/channel dimensions in your locking design.

Because tolerances are not provided in the input data, base-fit decisions should be verified with your ball lock standards and the supplier’s drawing/tolerance sheet for the selected size.