Inch Regular Punches XCDP Coating

These inch regular punches with an XCDP coating are used in production-grade stamping and forming stations where the cutting edge must maintain stable performance over long runs. In automotive connector and bracket press lines, the coating helps protect the punch surface from abrasive wear, supporting consistent penetration and cleaner cut quality as die conditions cycle.

They are also well suited for high-throughput electrical enclosure and sheet-metal fabrication workflows, where interchangeable standardized part numbering reduces downtime during routine punch changes. The inch-system sizing and standardized point geometry options (multiple tip shapes) make it easier to match existing die tooling without redesigning critical clearances.

For general fabrication housings and bracketry, varied shank diameters and coded point lengths allow engineers to align punch length and support requirements with press stroke and stripper/ejector layout.

• XCDP coating supports wear stability in repeated punching cycles
• Inch-system compatibility fits established die setups
• Standardized part numbering streamlines reordering and replacements

The provided product data specifies the XCDP coating and the dimensional configurations for inch regular punches, but it does not list the underlying steel grade, base hardness (HRC), or heat-treatment state. For that reason, material-property claims such as exact wear hardness, toughness trade-offs, or whether the punch is pre-hardened vs. quenched and tempered are not included here.

From an applications standpoint, XCDP is selected to improve punch surface protection during repeated cutting, helping reduce edge and surface degradation that can lead to dimensional drift in the punched feature.

• Coating-focused performance: designed for improved wear resistance in repeated punching cycles
• Material transparency: steel grade and HRC are not specified in the current datasheet
• Heat treatment: heat-treatment details (e.g., nitriding, Q&T) are not provided

Select punch dimensions by matching the shank and point length to the die tooling stack-up and the required cutting projection in your press assembly. Start with the D (shank diameter) range of 12 ~ 250 (inches are coded per the catalog system for this series) and confirm that the punch shank fit works with your punch holder bore and guidance features.

Next, choose the tip shape (H, J, K, L, N, O, R, V, X, Y, Z) and the corresponding point length option. The series supports coded Point Length B & L of 150 ~ 250, with alternate configurations such as 150 ~ 400, 150 ~ 500, 150 ~ 600, and 175 ~ 600 (other alternates also list 200 ~ 700, 225 ~ 700, and 250 ~ 700 depending on the alternate set).

• Match cavity/core projection: use the coded B & L point length to set cutting length above the die surface
• Fit considerations: ensure holder bore and guidance clearance are compatible with the selected D
• Configurable dimensions: tip shape, D, and coded point-length ranges are configurable within the listed limits