Metric Close Space Punches XNP Coating

Close-clearance punches like this are used in injection-mold adjacent tooling—specifically in precision stamping and transfer operations where material flow must be controlled inside very limited die space. The close clearance geometry helps keep the formed edge consistent over repeated press cycles, reducing the chance of flash growth or drift in tight cavities.

• Automotive and appliance bracket stamping dies: select these punches to stabilize forming in compact die sections where the punch-to-die clearance is limited and alignment repeatability is critical.
• Electronics enclosure cut/form work: use the controlled flow behavior to maintain edge quality on thin sheet features that require predictable material shearing.
• Long production runs in progressive die sets: the XNP coating supports stable punch wear, helping maintain dimension and surface finish across high cycle counts.

This variant is suited because it combines metric shank sizing for straightforward tool selection with XNP coating for improved wear behavior under tight-clearance conditions.

The provided metadata specifies this as an XNP-coated close-space punch variant, intended to improve punch wear stability in tight-clearance operations. Because a specific steel grade and exact heat-treatment target are not included in the input data, material performance should be treated as coating-led for wear resistance, rather than relying on unverified base-steel hardness figures.

In practice, XNP coatings are selected to reduce friction and enhance wear resistance during repetitive punching/sheer cycles. The trade-off typically targeted is a balance between wear reduction (longer tool life, more stable edge condition) and the base tool’s toughness for resisting chipping in intermittent loading.

• Heat treatment: not specified in provided data; qualification should follow the manufacturer’s tooling steel + heat-treatment process for the chosen shank size.
• Wear resistance: primarily improved by the XNP surface coating for controlled tooling wear.

If you need a hardness (HRC) comparison between alternative base materials, share the steel grade used for this series and we can map it to the correct heat-treatment state and target hardness.

To select the correct punch for your die set, match the shank diameter (D) and the working length (L) to your tooling layout and available space in the die block. This series offers D = 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 mm, and a fixed L range from 40 to 100 mm.

Next, confirm the P dimension (as defined by your tooling drawing or the series reference) falls within 0.8 to 6.01 mm. P is typically used to define a critical clearance/geometry-related dimension in close-space tooling—selecting it correctly is essential for controlled material flow in tight die spaces.

• Core/cavity matching (application geometry): verify that the close-space feature will fit within your die opening while keeping the intended clearance behavior.
• Tolerance & fit: confirm your die block and punch guide tolerances in the same drawing set; with close-clearance designs, small misalignment can affect edge quality and wear rate.
• Configurable vs fixed: D and P are variable options; L is offered across 40–100 mm (fixed as provided per catalog length choice), so choose the required working projection for your die stack height.