Regular Punches Metric X-Tip

Regular punches with an X-tip are used in injection mold tooling and metal forming setups where repeatable locating, part ejection, and stable punch centering are critical. In automotive connector and bracket tooling, the X-tip point helps maintain coaxiality across repeated press strokes, supporting consistent cavity pick-up and reducing drift-related defects.

• Die and mold insert applications: Suitable for standard punch stations where controlled shank fit and point geometry support repeatable assembly.
• High-cycle metal forming: The X-tip promotes stable positioning under repetitive loading, improving reliability when stripping and forming cycles are frequent.
• Multi-cavity tooling: Works well when multiple identical punches must maintain alignment tolerances across toolsets.

This variant is specifically suited because the X-tip geometry is designed for centering stability, while the offered material options (M2, A2, PS) allow selection based on wear versus toughness requirements.

This punch series is offered in M2, A2, and PS tool steel options, allowing engineers to balance wear resistance and toughness based on application severity. M2 and A2 are high-speed steel grades commonly selected for improved wear performance at elevated temperatures, while PS is typically chosen when tooling priorities emphasize hardness for consistent punching and economical durability.

• M2 steel: Strong wear resistance for longer life under repeated punching; best when sliding/abrasive wear is a dominant concern.
• A2 steel: General-purpose tooling performance with robust hardness and good toughness for many die operations.
• PS steel: Often selected for wear-focused service; trade-off can be reduced toughness compared with tougher grades.

Heat treatment states are supplied as ready-to-use punch components in hardened condition per manufacturer process; exact HRC values are not provided in the input data. Final hardness and wear behavior depend on the selected steel grade, point geometry, and operating load.

To select the correct regular punch dimensions, start with the required shank diameter D and match it to the tooling pocket and guide system. This series supports D = 4 ~ 32 mm, so choose the smallest diameter that maintains rigidity for your punch length and load.

• Match point/stroke requirements: Select L1 (point length) from 8–13, 13–19, 19–25, or 25–30 mm based on required engagement depth in the die.
• Overall length L: Choose from 40–100, 50–100, 56–100, or 63–100 mm to ensure correct projection and safe clearance during cycles.
• Geometry parameters: Confirm P = 0.8 ~ 10 mm, W = 1.3 ~ 10 mm, and the specified R = 0.2 mm to align with your tool’s locating and stripping interface.

Where possible, maintain a controlled fit between the D shank and the guide bore/holder. The input does not provide explicit tolerances, so use the manufacturer’s standard tolerance class for assembly verification and avoid overconstraint that could cause binding under thermal growth.