Inch Standard Close Space Straight Punches with XAN DayTAN™ Coating

These close-space straight punches are used in die and punch systems where the press-fit between the punch and surrounding die components must stay consistent to maintain part quality. The close-space geometry helps provide stable guidance during punching, supporting predictable ejection and alignment over repeated production cycles.

In progressive stamping, the punches can be integrated into station blocks where tight tolerances are required for locating and form-to-finish consistency. The XAN DayTAN™ coating is suited for these high-cycle environments because it helps improve tool surface durability and wear performance at the punch working region.

• Regular head (KCX) for straight punch assemblies needing dependable guidance in standard close-space die setups.
• Angled head (KWX) when the punch orientation in the tool design benefits from an angled head interface while maintaining the close-space principle.

The provided data specifies the XAN DayTAN™ coating and dimensional references, but it does not list an explicit steel grade, heat-treatment state (e.g., quenched & tempered or nitrided), or measured hardness (HRC). Therefore, the material section focuses on the coating-related performance characteristics and manufacturing relevance that can be supported by the supplied information.

The XAN DayTAN™ coating is applied to enhance tool surface durability in close-tolerance die work. In practice, this supports improved wear resistance and helps maintain guidance surfaces under repetitive punching loads.

• Close tolerance guidance is supported by the product’s controlled dimensional references (noted for L and P), which helps ensure stable assembly fit.
• Trade-off: coating-focused variants typically aim to balance surface wear protection with the need to retain precise working geometry; verify final hardness/wear performance once the exact substrate grade is confirmed.

Select dimensions by matching the punch to your die cavity/core working envelope and the close-space guidance requirements of the station. The L (Length) for this series is fixed in the range 150–400 in, so choose the length that provides proper engagement depth without over-constraint in the tool holder.

The P dimension is fixed at 0.04–0.25 in. This value should align with the close-space die setup’s spacing and guidance features to maintain repeatable alignment during punching.

• First, determine required engagement length from your upper die/punch holder stack-up, then select an L within 150–400 in.
• Next, match the required guidance/clearance reference to P within 0.04–0.25 in.
• Choose Type based on head interface: Regular head (KCX) for standard straight punch assemblies, or Angled head (KWX) when the tool design benefits from an angled head.