Point Larger than Shank Ball Lock Punches XVP Coating

This light-duty metric ball-lock punch set is used in injection mold tooling wherever stable, repeatable positioning of ejector features is required. The larger-than-shank point geometry improves contact control during pressing, helping the punch start and seat consistently in precision die work.

• Automotive interior/exterior component molds: Use the larger point to maintain controlled press contact when forming or locating small ejector/punching features in thin-wall or high-cycle cavities.
• Consumer goods and appliance housings: The XVP coating supports wear resistance for consistent dimensional behavior over repeated cycles, reducing variability in short-to-medium production runs.
• Medical device housing or insert tooling (non-sterile components): Tip shapes (H–Z) and metric shank diameters (13–32 mm) help match cavity/core interfaces for reliable assembly alignment.

Engineers typically select this variant because the point-to-shank relationship improves seating control, while the XVP coating is suited for light-duty, quoting-focused production environments.

The provided product data specifies geometry and coatings but does not list the underlying steel grade or heat-treatment condition. Because of that, hardness (HRC), exact wear/toughness balance, and thermal processes such as quenched & tempered or nitriding cannot be confirmed from the input.

• XVP coating: The coating is included to improve wear resistance and support repeatable punch performance in light-duty metric applications.
• Tool steel trade-off (selection guidance): In general, ball-lock punches require a balance of hardness for edge stability and toughness to avoid chipping under repeated contact loads; the exact balance depends on the steel grade and heat treatment.

If you need the certified steel grade and HRC range for qualification, please share the supplier datasheet/spec sheet for this series, or confirm whether multiple steel grades are offered for different D and tip shapes.

Select dimensions by matching the punch shank and point interface to the corresponding ball-lock pocket and cavity/core contact surface. This series provides shank diameter (D) options of 13, 16, 20, 25, or 32 mm, and a fixed point length (L1) range of 19–30 mm, with a fixed overall length (L) of 80–100 mm.

• Choose D: Match the required ball-lock shank fit to the mating housing/pocket designed for the same D (metric set compatibility).
• Confirm point length L1: Ensure the point engagement depth within the die so the punch seats without bottoming or excessive protrusion.
• Match P and W: Use P (13.1–32 / 16.1–38 / 20.1–40 / 25.1–44 / 32.1–50 mm) and W (1.57–27.8 mm) to align point geometry with the intended contact area for the chosen tip shape (H, J, K, L, N, O, R, V, X, Y, Z).
• Verify edge radius R: Select R (0.2–16 up to 0.2–25 mm depending on configuration) to control contact stress and life.

Tolerance values are not provided in the input; therefore, final fit should be verified against your ball-lock pocket drawing and assembly clearance requirements for the selected D and tip shape.