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Punches with Locating Dowel Holes

Cross-Drilled Dowel Pin for Zero-Rotation Positioning. Browse 51 products from MISUMI and DAYTON with configurable dimensions and same-day shipping on standard catalog items.

Punches with Locating Dowel Holes (51 Products)

Metric Center Dowel Ejector Punches (SKD11 Equivalent)

Metric Center Dowel Ejector Punches (SKD11 Equivalent)

Metric Center Dowel Ejector Punches (SKD11 Equivalent) feature a single-stepped shank with a locating dowel hole for stable alignment in die sets. Request a ...

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Dicoat Treatment SKD11 Steel Center Dowel Ejector Punches - Metric

Dicoat Treatment SKD11 Steel Center Dowel Ejector Punches - Metric

Center Dowel Ejector Punches with locating dowel hole for metric tooling. SKD11 steel with Dicoat surface treatment for wear control. Request a quote.

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Center Dowel Ejector Punches - Metric, XCN TiCN Coating

Center Dowel Ejector Punches - Metric, XCN TiCN Coating

Center Dowel Ejector Punches - Metric with XCN TiCN (XCN) coating for wear resistance. Built-in locating dowel hole helps alignment. Request a quote.

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DIN Standard SKD11 Steel Gas Release Single-Stepped Ejector Punches

DIN Standard SKD11 Steel Gas Release Single-Stepped Ejector Punches

Gas release single-stepped ejector punches with locating dowel hole for precise centering. SKD11 steel resists wear in die setups. Request a quote.

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Center Dowel Ejector Punches with Locating Dowel Hole

Center Dowel Ejector Punches with Locating Dowel Hole

Center Dowel Ejector Punches with Locating Dowel Hole (D2 SKD11 equivalent) with Dicoat treatment for durable wear resistance. Get a quote.

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DIN Standard TiCN Center Dowel Ejector Punches

DIN Standard TiCN Center Dowel Ejector Punches

Center Dowel Ejector Punches with locating dowel holes for precise alignment in tooling. TiCN coated SKD11 equivalent (D2) offers wear resistance. Request a ...

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RW Coat SKD11 Equivalent (D2) Center Dowel Ejector Punches

RW Coat SKD11 Equivalent (D2) Center Dowel Ejector Punches

RW Coat Center Dowel Ejector Punches (SKD11 Equivalent D2) with locating dowel hole for stable center positioning in dies. Request a quote.

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Center Dowel Ejector Punches - RW Coating

Center Dowel Ejector Punches - RW Coating

Center Dowel Ejector Punches with locating dowel hole and RW coating. Built from SKD11 Equivalent (D2) for wear resistance, request a quote.

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D2 / SKD11 Steel Single-Stepped Center Dowel Ejector Punches With Locating Dowel Hole

D2 / SKD11 Steel Single-Stepped Center Dowel Ejector Punches With Locating Dowel Hole

Single-stepped center dowel ejector punches with locating dowel hole feature HW coating on D2/SKD11 steel for wear resistance and accurate alignment. Request...

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HX Coating Ejector Punches with Locating Dowel Holes

HX Coating Ejector Punches with Locating Dowel Holes

HX Coating Ejector Punches with Locating Dowel Holes for high-precision machining alignment. Hardened steel punch tips reduce wear and stabilize output. Requ...

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RX Coating Center Dowel Locating Punches - Metric

RX Coating Center Dowel Locating Punches - Metric

RX Coating Center Dowel Locating Punches - Metric provide accurate alignment through locating dowel holes for repeatable hole punching. Durable construction ...

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DLC Coating Center Dowel Ejector Punches

DLC Coating Center Dowel Ejector Punches

Center Dowel Ejector Punches with DLC (XCD) coating for SKD11 tool steel wear resistance. Single-stepped shanks with locating dowel hole alignment—request a ...

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DIN Standard D2 SKD11 Steel Punches with Locating Dowel Hole - NW Coating

DIN Standard D2 SKD11 Steel Punches with Locating Dowel Hole - NW Coating

DIN Standard D2 SKD11 steel punches with locating dowel holes for accurate punch alignment. DLC + WPC surface boosts wear life in die tooling. Request a quote.

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JIS Standard D2 Steel Locating Dowel Hole Ejector Punches

JIS Standard D2 Steel Locating Dowel Hole Ejector Punches

Locating Dowel Hole Ejector Punches (D2 steel) with WPC treatment for stable punch alignment in stamping. Built for die making and long service life. Request...

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SKD11 Steel Ejector Punches with Locating Dowel Holes - HW Coating

SKD11 Steel Ejector Punches with Locating Dowel Holes - HW Coating

SKD11 Steel Ejector Punches with Locating Dowel Holes with HW coating improve guiding accuracy and wear resistance in die assemblies. Request a quote.

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Ejector Punches with Locating Dowel Holes - HX Coating

Ejector Punches with Locating Dowel Holes - HX Coating

Ejector Punches with Locating Dowel Holes - HX Coating provide accurate punch alignment for consistent ejection. HX coating helps reduce wear in high-volume ...

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ISO Standard Steel RX Coating Ejector Punches with Locating Dowel Holes

ISO Standard Steel RX Coating Ejector Punches with Locating Dowel Holes

ISO Standard Steel RX Coating ejector punches with locating dowel holes for precise assembly alignment. Stable fit helps protect molds; request a quote.

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DLC Coating Gas Release Single-Stepped Center Dowel Ejector Punches

DLC Coating Gas Release Single-Stepped Center Dowel Ejector Punches

Gas release single-stepped center dowel ejector punches with DLC coating. (D2 equivalent) hardened tool steel for stable locating, wear resistance and smooth...

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Ejector Punches with Locating Dowel Holes - NW Coating

Ejector Punches with Locating Dowel Holes - NW Coating

Ejector Punches with Locating Dowel Holes - NW Coating with DLC + WPC for improved wear resistance. Ideal for die and mold applications. Request a quote.

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DIN Standard Hardened Steel Gas Release Ejector Punches with Locating Dowel Holes

DIN Standard Hardened Steel Gas Release Ejector Punches with Locating Dowel Holes

Gas Release ejector punches with locating dowel holes in WPC-treated hardened steel for precise ejection. Helps align die components and improve wear life. R...

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Alpha Treatment Ejector Punches with Locating Dowel Hole

Alpha Treatment Ejector Punches with Locating Dowel Hole

Alpha Treatment Ejector Punches with Locating Dowel Hole deliver higher surface hardness and lower friction. Nano-crystallized texture supports precise die a...

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RP Coating Locating Dowel Hole Center Punches

RP Coating Locating Dowel Hole Center Punches

RP Coating locating dowel hole center punches with Al-Cr based coating and alpha treatment improve punch life, reduce maintenance, and stabilize alignment in...

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RP Coated Ejector Punches with Locating Dowel Holes

RP Coated Ejector Punches with Locating Dowel Holes

RP coated ejector punches with locating dowel holes deliver longer punch life for difficult punching. Al-Cr coating and alpha treatment for reliable wear and...

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DIN Standard Steel Center Dowel Ejector Punches

DIN Standard Steel Center Dowel Ejector Punches

Center Dowel Ejector Punches (Metric) for die sets. Steel construction with selectable tip shapes for controlled guidance and ejection reliability. Request a...

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Metric Steel Center Dowel Ejector Punches XNT DayTiN® Coating

Metric Steel Center Dowel Ejector Punches XNT DayTiN® Coating

Center Dowel Ejector Punches (Metric) with XNT DayTiN® coating for smooth, stable ejection in tooling applications. Built for dependable punching. Request a ...

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Metric Center Dowel Ejector Punches (XCN Coating)

Metric Center Dowel Ejector Punches (XCN Coating)

Metric Center Dowel Ejector Punches (XCN Coating) for precise die setup and stable ejection. Durable coating resists wear for production use. Request a quote.

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Metric Center Dowel Ejector Punches with XNA Coating

Metric Center Dowel Ejector Punches with XNA Coating

Metric Center Dowel Ejector Punches with XNA coating from DAYTON for guiding and ejection in precision molds, improving wear resistance. Request a quote.

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Center Dowel Regular Punches - Metric (M2 Steel)

Center Dowel Regular Punches - Metric (M2 Steel)

Center Dowel Regular Punches - Metric for precision locating in progressive dies. (M2 steel) engineered tips improve forming alignment. Request a quote.

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Center Dowel Regular Punches - Metric, XNT DayTiN® Coating

Center Dowel Regular Punches - Metric, XNT DayTiN® Coating

Center Dowel Regular Punches - Metric with XNT DayTiN® coating for precise locating and part ejection in tool and die applications. Request a quote.

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Center Dowel Regular Punches - Metric, XCN Coating

Center Dowel Regular Punches - Metric, XCN Coating

Center Dowel Regular Punches - Metric with XCN coating for reliable hole locating and punching stability. Designed for toolmaking; contact Dayton for support.

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Center Dowel Regular Punches - Metric XNA Coating

Center Dowel Regular Punches - Metric XNA Coating

Center Dowel Regular Punches - Metric with XNA coating for durable guidance in press tooling. DAYTON center alignment for repeatable blanking operations—Requ...

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Center Dowel Ejector Punches - Metric CRN Coating

Center Dowel Ejector Punches - Metric CRN Coating

Center Dowel Ejector Punches - Metric with CRN Coating for stable part ejection and locating. Durable wear resistance for die casting tool builds. Contact us.

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Metric Center Dowel Ejector Punches with XAN DayTAN™ Coating

Metric Center Dowel Ejector Punches with XAN DayTAN™ Coating

Metric Center Dowel Ejector Punches with XAN DayTAN™ coating for die casting and stamping. Improve wear life, stability, and tool performance. Request a quote.

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Metric Center Dowel Ejector Punches XCD Coating

Metric Center Dowel Ejector Punches XCD Coating

Metric Center Dowel Ejector Punches with XCD coating for smooth, repeatable part ejection. Built for tool alignment and reliable punch performance. Request a...

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Center Dowel Ejector Punches - Metric, XCDP Coating

Center Dowel Ejector Punches - Metric, XCDP Coating

Center Dowel Ejector Punches - Metric with XCDP Coating for stable ejection performance. Built for die alignment reliability. Request a quote.

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Metric Center Dowel Ejector Punches | XN DayTride Coating

Metric Center Dowel Ejector Punches | XN DayTride Coating

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DIN Standard Center Dowel Ejector Punches - Metric with XNAD Coating

DIN Standard Center Dowel Ejector Punches - Metric with XNAD Coating

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Center Dowel Ejector Punches - Metric XNAP Coating

Center Dowel Ejector Punches - Metric XNAP Coating

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Metric Center Dowel Ejector Punches XNM Coating

Metric Center Dowel Ejector Punches XNM Coating

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Metric Center Dowel Ejector Punches with XNP Coating

Metric Center Dowel Ejector Punches with XNP Coating

Metric Center Dowel Ejector Punches with XNP Coating by DAYTON. Designed for locating stability and efficient ejection in die sets. Request a quote.

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Center Dowel Ejector Punches - Metric XVP Coating

Center Dowel Ejector Punches - Metric XVP Coating

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Center Dowel Regular Punches - Metric

Center Dowel Regular Punches - Metric

Center Dowel Regular Punches - Metric with CRN coating for improved wear performance. Built for repeatable punch positioning in production tooling. Request a...

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Center Dowel Regular Punches - Metric, XAN DayTAN™ Coating

Center Dowel Regular Punches - Metric, XAN DayTAN™ Coating

Center Dowel Regular Punches - Metric with XAN DayTAN™ coating support consistent locating and ejection. Hard-wearing for die maintenance. Request a quote.

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Center Dowel Regular Punches - Metric XCD Coating

Center Dowel Regular Punches - Metric XCD Coating

Center Dowel Regular Punches - Metric XCD Coating provide accurate ejector alignment for die work. XCD surface coating supports wear resistance. Request a qu...

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Center Dowel Regular Punches - Metric, XCDP Coating

Center Dowel Regular Punches - Metric, XCDP Coating

Center Dowel Regular Punches - Metric, XCDP Coating for precise part location in tooling. Includes tip geometry options and standardized Dayton/Lamina part n...

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Center Dowel Regular Punches - Metric XN DayTride® Coating

Center Dowel Regular Punches - Metric XN DayTride® Coating

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Metric Center Dowel Regular Punches

Metric Center Dowel Regular Punches

Metric Center Dowel Regular Punches with DAYTON XNAD coating for improved wear and tool life. Used in die ejector assemblies. Request a quote.

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Center Dowel Regular Punches - Metric, XNAP Coating

Center Dowel Regular Punches - Metric, XNAP Coating

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Center Dowel Regular Punches - Metric, XNM Coating

Center Dowel Regular Punches - Metric, XNM Coating

Center Dowel Regular Punches - Metric, XNM Coating for accurate die alignment. DAYTON LAMINA standardized part format—optimized for reliable press assembly. ...

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Metric Center Dowel Regular Punches XNP Coating

Metric Center Dowel Regular Punches XNP Coating

Metric Center Dowel Regular Punches XNP Coating for precise part locating in die sets. Durable XNP surface finish supports long tool life. Request samples.

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Center Dowel Regular Punches - Metric XVP Coating

Center Dowel Regular Punches - Metric XVP Coating

Center Dowel Regular Punches - Metric with XVP coating for precise locating in stamping and die work. Helps reduce wear and improve tool life—request a quote.

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Dowel Hole vs Keyway: Anti-Rotation Comparison

Locating dowel holes provide the highest angular accuracy for non-round punch orientation. A hardened dowel pin spans the punch shank and punch plate, creating a rigid positive lock with +/-0.1 degree rotational accuracy.

DimensionLocating Dowel HoleKey Groove
Angular Accuracy+/-0.1 degrees (interference-fit pin)+/-0.5 degrees (flat-to-bore clearance)
Locking ForceHigh (shear strength of hardened pin)Medium (set screw clamping force)
Vibration ResistanceExcellent (pin cannot loosen)Good (set screw may loosen over time)
Removal DifficultyRequires pin pressing toolSimple set screw removal
Shank Weakening20-30% of shank cross-section removedMinimal (0.3-0.5mm flat)
Best ForPrecision profiles, zero-rotation toleranceStandard D-cuts, moderate accuracy
Selection rule: Use dowel holes when angular accuracy must be within +/-0.1 degrees, when die vibration may loosen set screws, or when the punch profile has tight geometric tolerances (e.g., connector pin profiles with +/-0.02mm GD&T). Use keyways for standard D-shape and simple profile punches where +/-0.5 degrees is acceptable.

About Punches with Locating Dowel Holes

Locating dowel hole punches feature a precision cross-drilled hole that accepts a hardened dowel pin spanning the punch-to-plate interface. This provides the highest angular locking accuracy (+/-0.1 degrees) of any anti-rotation method, essential for precision profile punches in high-speed stamping. This 51-product range covers standard dimensions in SKD11, SKH51, and SKH40 materials with standard dowel pin sizes per JIS B 5012.

Zero-Rotation Lock+/-0.1 deg AccuracyCross-Drilled DowelSKD11 / SKH51 / SKH40

Application Scenarios

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Precision Connector Terminal Stamping

Micro-connectors with pitch <1mm require punch profiles oriented to +/-0.05mm positional tolerance.

Why dowel hole punches fit: The +/-0.1 degree angular accuracy ensures that the punch profile maintains alignment with the die cavity across millions of cycles without rotational drift.

Recommended:SKH40 Punch with Locating Dowel Hole
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Automotive Sensor Housing Piercing

Sensor mounting holes with tight true-position tolerances require anti-rotation locking that withstands the vibration of high-speed stamping (300+ SPM).

Why dowel hole punches fit: Unlike set screws that can loosen from vibration, the interference-fit dowel pin provides permanent rotational locking. No re-tightening maintenance required.

Recommended:SKH51 Punch with Locating Dowel Hole, TiCN coated

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose cross-drilled dowel holes for zero-rotation positioning?+
Dowel holes provide +/-0.1 degree angular accuracy through interference-fit pin locking. Unlike set screws (keyway method), the dowel pin cannot loosen from vibration and does not require periodic re-tightening. The pin's shear strength (typically 800-1000 MPa for hardened pins) far exceeds any rotational forces generated during stamping.
What is the standard pin diameter used in your locating dowel punches?+
Standard dowel pin diameters follow the relationship: pin diameter = 20-25% of shank diameter. Common sizes: 2mm pin for 8-10mm shank, 3mm pin for 12-16mm shank, 4mm pin for 20-25mm shank. Pins are hardened to HRC 58-62 with h6 tolerance for interference fit in H7 reamed holes.
Does the dowel hole weaken the shank under heavy side loads?+
The cross-drilled hole removes 20-30% of the shank cross-section at the hole location. For standard piercing loads, this reduction is well within safety margins. However, for heavy side-loading applications (angled piercing, cam-driven operations), verify that the remaining cross-section can support the bending moment. Consider upgrading to the next larger shank diameter if the safety factor drops below 2.0.
Are CAD models available for locating dowel hole punches?+
Yes. 2D drawings (DXF/DWG) and 3D models (STEP/IGES) are available for all catalog dimensions through the MISUMI online configurator. DAYTON models are available on request. Custom dimensions: 3D models are generated after order confirmation.

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