Inch Regular Straight Punches XCDP Coating

These inch-straight punches are used in tool-and-die systems where repeatable blanking and punching accuracy matter across long production runs.

• Fabrication and stamping dies: The regular straight punch geometry supports dependable die set alignment and consistent punch penetration, making it suitable for routine regular punch forms in fabrication work.
• Automotive/industrial sheet operations: XCDP coating helps reduce friction during repeated cycles, supporting more stable wear behavior for punching operations that run continuously and require uniform ejection.
• General metalworking stations: When reliable part ejection and reduced galling risk are important, the coating’s lower-friction performance can help maintain cycle-to-cycle consistency.

The coated variant is specifically suited for high repetition use because it is intended to control wear and maintain smooth interaction with the die surface over time.

The provided product data specifies XCDP coating as the key performance material feature for these straight regular punches. XCDP coating is selected to improve wear resistance and reduce friction at the punch–die interface, helping maintain consistent punching force and part ejection through repeated cycles.

• Coating function: Lower friction reduces heat generation and helps limit surface wear and galling during production.
• Wear vs. toughness trade-off: Coatings primarily enhance surface performance; they do not replace the need for a properly tough base punch steel to resist bending or chipping under load.
• Heat treatment: Specific steel grade, quench/temper hardness (HRC), and heat treatment state are not included in the supplied specifications.

If you require hardness (HRC), base steel grade equivalency, or a defined heat-treatment condition, share your application loads and target wear life so we can align the base material selection to your needs.

Select length and tip size based on the die stack, required punch reach, and clearance between the punch and die components.

• Length (L): Choose from the fixed range 150 to 625 in to ensure the punch maintains correct engagement throughout the full stroke while accounting for stripper plate and die thickness.
• P dimension: Match the fixed P = 0.125 to 0.375 in to the die opening and punch working land requirements for your regular punch geometry.

For cavity/core matching, verify that the P dimension corresponds to the designed punch working diameter/feature used in your die set drawings, and that the chosen L provides sufficient projection without bottoming out. Tolerance guidance is not specified in the provided data; follow your die designer’s standard tolerance class for inch punches, and confirm clearance fits to prevent binding under thermal expansion and wear.

These dimensions are fixed within the stated ranges, so the correct variant should be selected rather than adjusted.