Ball Lock Ejector Punches - Light Duty (XNAD Coating)

Ball-lock ejector punches are used in injection molding and die-casting systems where stable part release depends on repeatable punch alignment. The ball-lock style point helps maintain lock-up position during cycling, reducing misalignment-driven wear and improving ejection consistency in compact tooling layouts.

• Die casting and small-to-medium molded housings: Choose this light-duty variant with an XNAD coating to support wear control at the punch face during frequent starts/stops.
• Automotive interior/consumer components: The alignment-stabilizing ball-lock geometry supports predictable ejection for thin features and frequent molding cycles.
• Die maintenance and forming fixtures: Coded inch tooling lengths (L = 250–450) help match standard die set conventions for efficient retrofit and replacement.

With its light-duty intent and wear-supporting coating, this configuration is suited to applications that require consistent ejection without the highest mass-load conditions of heavy-duty ejectors.

The provided metadata specifies the XNAD coating as the key surface technology for this light-duty ball-lock ejector punch. XNAD is selected to improve wear resistance at the contact and sliding surfaces, supporting more consistent punch performance across repeated ejection cycles.

• Wear resistance vs. toughness: Coatings typically enhance surface hardness/tribology, which can reduce abrasive wear. For light-duty use, this helps maintain ejection stability while avoiding the need for extreme bulk hardness.
• Manufacturing process (functional): The typical workflow is to machine the shank and ball-lock point to the specified dimensions, then apply the XNAD coating to the working surfaces for durability.

Note: the input data does not include the underlying steel grade, hardness (HRC), or specific heat treatment condition, so those parameters cannot be confirmed from the provided specs.

Correct sizing is critical because the ball-lock geometry must fit the ejector channel and align with the mating die components. Use the specified shank diameter D to match the clearance/guide requirements: D options are 0.3750" (37), 0.5000" (50), 0.6250" (62), 0.7500" (75), 0.875" (87), and 1.000" (100).

• Length matching (L): Select coded inch L = 250–450 to position the working point for the required stroke depth and part release timing.
• Point/ball-lock interface dimensions: Verify the tip shape code (H, J, K, L, N, O, R, V, X, Y, Z) and ensure the mating interface dimensions fall within the provided ranges for 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 R (0.007–0.4375; 0.007–0.625; 0.007–0.75; 0.007–0.875).

Dimensional fit depends on your die-block machining tolerances; treat these ranges as the product’s dimension limits and confirm clearance against the ejector bore/seat drawing to prevent binding during cycling.