Regular Punches Inch XCD Coating

These inch-series regular punches are used in production die sets and industrial stamping operations where tooling repeatability and predictable wear behavior are required. The punch geometry is selected from tip shapes H, J, K, L, N, O, R, V, X, Y, Z, enabling engineers to match cutting profiles for different strip thicknesses and part edge requirements.

• Automotive and appliance stamping: choose compatible shank diameter D (12–250 in) and coded point length ranges to maintain consistent alignment through the die block, supporting stable punching cycles with the XCD coating to improve surface durability.
• Electrical connector and sheet-metal brackets: select the appropriate P (0.042–1.625 in) and W (0.062–0.5 in) dimensions to control punch land/contact area and reduce rapid rounding during high-volume runs.
• General fabrication multi-cavity tooling: standardized part number structure simplifies internal matching for maintenance planning and reduces downtime caused by misidentification.

The provided datasheet specifies the XCD coating option as the primary performance layer for these regular punches. XCD coating is selected to improve wear resistance at the punch working edge, helping retain dimensional stability over repeated strokes in stamping environments.

• Wear vs. toughness trade-off: coated punch tips typically prioritize surface hardness and abrasion resistance; however, edge impact toughness is still governed by the underlying punch steel grade and heat treatment (not specified in the input data).
• Manufacturing process (general): the punch blank is precision-ground to inch-series geometry, followed by coating application to the working surfaces to resist scoring and micro-wear.
• Heat treatment: the input does not list a specific steel grade or hardness (HRC) or a defined heat-treatment state (e.g., quenched & tempered, nitrided), so these values should be confirmed with your Dayton/DAYTON technical sheet before hard-matching to existing tools.

Select dimensions by matching the punch shank and point geometry to your existing die layout and cutting requirements. First choose the correct tip shape (H, J, K, L, N, O, R, V, X, Y, Z) based on the required cutting edge profile for the part geometry.

• Shank diameter: set D (12–250 in) to match your holder and guiding components so the punch stays centered through the die set.
• Point length: use the coded Standard [S] point length B & L range 150–250 (coded inch), or select an Alternate [B] or Alternate [C]/[D]/[E] option using the provided coded ranges (e.g., Alternate [B] 150–400, 150–500, 150–600; Alternate [D] 200–600/200–700/225–700; Alternate [E] 250–700).
• Edge/contact control: size P (0.042–1.625 in) and W (0.062–0.5 in) to align with your target clearance and cutting pressure; R is fixed at 0.007 in per the parameter list.

Because exact tolerances are not provided, confirm fit classes with your toolmaker for the interface between the punch shank and die components.