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Carbide Punches

carbide punches

Carbide punches are specialized cutting tools, typically made from tungsten carbide, known for their exceptional hardness, durability, and wear resistance. They are designed to withstand high-pressure environments and are commonly used in applications requiring precision, toughness, and resistance to extreme wear and heat. 

  • High Hardness and Wear Resistance: Carbide's extreme hardness makes it ideal for applications involving high-speed cutting, stamping, and forming.
  • Durability and Longevity: Carbide punches can last significantly longer than punches made from steel or other materials, reducing replacement frequency and downtime.
  • Precision and Accuracy: Carbide punches can be ground to very high precision tolerances, ensuring accurate hole creation and consistent product quality.
  • Cost-Effectiveness: While carbide punches may have a higher initial cost, their extended lifespan and reduced downtime can lead to long-term cost savings. 


Types of Carbide Punches:

  • Straight Punches: These are simple, cylindrical punches used for basic hole creation.
  • Pilot Punches: Used for creating pilot holes before the final punch.
  • Button Dies: These are small, rounded dies used in conjunction with punches for specific shapes.
  • Block Punches and Dies: Used for creating complex shapes and multiple holes in a single operation.
  • Special Shaped Punches and Dies: Custom designs for specific applications. 

Applications:

  • Metal Stamping: Creating precise holes and shapes in sheet metal. 
  • Die and Mold Making: Used for creating dies and molds for various manufacturing processes. 
  • Fastener Tooling: Used for creating holes and shapes in fasteners. 
  • High-Speed Stamping: Ideal for applications requiring rapid and repeated strokes. 
  • Progressive Stamping: Used in multi-station stamping processes. 

TYPES OF CARBIDE PUNCHES

  • Piercing Punches: Used to punch holes in materials.
  • Forming Punches: Used to shape or mold materials.
  • Cutting Punches: Used for cutting or separating materials.
  • Slugger Punches: Used for separating materials.
  • Blanking Die Punches: Used to create flat, shaped pieces from sheet metal.
  • Bending Punches: Used to bend or shape materials.
  • Precision Mold Punches: Used in molds to create precise shapes.
  • Punch Pins: Used for specific tasks like ejecting parts in a mold.
  • Hexagonal Broaching/Punching Tools: Used for machining hexagonal or Torx-shaped holes.