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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)

DIN Standard Steel Center Dowel Ejector Punches | DAYTON - Metric | Request a Quote
DIN Standard Steel Center Dowel Ejector Punches | DAYTON - Metric | Request a Quote

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

Center Dowel Ejector Punches - Metric CRN Coating | Dayton Factory Options
Center Dowel Ejector Punches - Metric CRN Coating | Dayton Factory Options

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

Metric Center Dowel Ejector Punches with XAN DayTAN™ Coating | DAYTON
Metric Center Dowel Ejector Punches with XAN DayTAN™ Coating | DAYTON

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

Metric Center Dowel Ejector Punches XCD Coating | DAYTON
Metric Center Dowel Ejector Punches XCD Coating | DAYTON

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

Center Dowel Ejector Punches - Metric, XCDP Coating | Dayton LAMINA Standard Part Code
Center Dowel Ejector Punches - Metric, XCDP Coating | Dayton LAMINA Standard Part Code

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

Metric Center Dowel Ejector Punches with XCN Coating | DAYTON Manufacturing
Metric Center Dowel Ejector Punches with XCN Coating | DAYTON Manufacturing

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

Metric Center Dowel Ejector Punches | XN DayTride Coating | Dayton
Metric Center Dowel Ejector Punches | XN DayTride Coating | Dayton

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Metric Center Dowel Ejector Punches with XNA Coating | DAYTON
Metric Center Dowel Ejector Punches with XNA Coating | DAYTON

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

DIN Standard Center Dowel Ejector Punches - Metric with XNAD Coating | Factory Direct
DIN Standard Center Dowel Ejector Punches - Metric with XNAD Coating | Factory Direct

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DAYTON XNAP Coating Center Dowel Ejector Punches - Metric | Industrial Wear Protection
DAYTON XNAP Coating Center Dowel Ejector Punches - Metric | Industrial Wear Protection

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Metric Center Dowel Ejector Punches XNM Coating | Dayton Lamina Standard Part
Metric Center Dowel Ejector Punches XNM Coating | Dayton Lamina Standard Part

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Metric Center Dowel Ejector Punches with XNP Coating | DAYTON | Fast Fulfillment
Metric Center Dowel Ejector Punches with XNP Coating | DAYTON | Fast Fulfillment

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

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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