DAYTON Close Space Straight Punches (Metric) - XNAD Coating

These close-space straight punches are used in injection mold tooling where locating stability and repeatable punching must be maintained inside confined die spaces. The straight punch geometry is well suited to applications that require controlled setup close to walls, shutoffs, or adjacent features, helping reduce punch drift during repeated cycles.

• Tight-cavity connector and terminal molds: Use the close-space form to maintain consistent piercing and parting accuracy when space between cavity surfaces is limited; the XNAD coating supports durable wear life for long production runs.
• Electronics housings and frames: Straight punching supports stable mechanical locating for features such as trimming marks, ejector-related openings, or secondary operations in die inserts.
• Tool-room repair and die maintenance: The metric format (40–100 mm length) allows straightforward integration into existing metric punch holders and tooling layouts.

Choose the regular head (AXX) or angled head (AWX) variant based on access constraints to improve installation and alignment in restricted die tooling.

The provided specifications specify an XNAD coating variant, which is selected to improve sliding wear resistance at the punching interface and support stable performance over repeated cycles. The core tool steel grade and target hardness are not included in the available data, so material hardness and exact heat-treatment parameters cannot be stated from the current specification sheet.

• Coating effect: XNAD is intended to reduce wear and help maintain punch dimensional consistency during high-cycle punching in tight die locations.
• Trade-offs: Coatings typically optimize surface wear performance, while bulk toughness is determined by the underlying punch steel and its heat treatment (not specified here).
• Variant selection: If alternative coatings or base steel options are offered for the same series, select based on required cycle count, abrasive nature of the workpiece, and acceptable risk of micro-chipping in confined geometries.

For definitive hardness (HRC) and quench/temper or nitriding details, confirm the punch steel material certificate for series 250301353968.

Select the correct punch size by matching the length L (40–100 mm) and the P dimension (0.8–7 mm) to the die insert depth and required penetration geometry. In close-space applications, correct length is critical to ensure the punch maintains alignment without bottoming out or losing guiding engagement in the guide bushing/holder.

• Match L to die setup: Choose a length within 40–100 mm so the punch reaches the intended punching depth while leaving safe clearance for wear and die movement.
• Set P to feature/process requirement: Select P (0.8–7 mm) to achieve the needed punch working profile and clearance relative to surrounding die surfaces in the confined cavity area.
• Head type for access: Use AXX (Regular head) when tooling space allows; choose AWX (Angled head) when access or tool holder clearance requires an offset approach.

If tight fits are required, verify that the punch diameter interface and holder bore tolerance (not provided in the current data) meet your press and die standard before assembly.