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The lowest cost option is to use a hand-held punch with a hammer but a wide range of automatic punches are available - both [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punch_(tool)#Prick_punch '''Dot Punches'''] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punch_(tool)#Centre '''Centre Punches'''].
* The lowest cost option is to use a hand-held punch with a hammer but a wide range of automatic punches are available - both [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punch_(tool)#Prick_punch '''Dot Punches'''] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punch_(tool)#Centre '''Centre Punches'''].
* In general, '''Dot Punches''' have a sharper point ''(i.e. 60° instead of 90°)'' and need only the lower ranges of impact force ''(e.g. 20N to 50N)''.
* In general, '''Dot Punches''' have a sharper point ''(i.e. 60° instead of 90°)'' and need only the lower ranges of impact force ''(e.g. 20N to 50N)''.
* Automatic punches are simply pushed down against the work-piece and do not need to be struck - indeed, should '''NOT''' be struck with a hammer.
* Automatic punches are simply pushed down against the work-piece and do not need to be struck - indeed, should '''NOT''' be struck with a hammer.

Revision as of 11:34, 23 February 2021

DT Online Buyers' Guide
  • The lowest cost option is to use a hand-held punch with a hammer but a wide range of automatic punches are available - both Dot Punches and Centre Punches.
  • In general, Dot Punches have a sharper point (i.e. 60° instead of 90°) and need only the lower ranges of impact force (e.g. 20N to 50N).
  • Automatic punches are simply pushed down against the work-piece and do not need to be struck - indeed, should NOT be struck with a hammer.
Centre Punch Automatic Centre Punch Bell Centre Punch Nail Punch Pin Punch Repoussé and Chasing Punches Hollow Punch Set Number and Letter Punch Set
Centre Punch Automatic Centre Punch Bell Centre Punch Nail Punch Pin Punch Repoussé and Chasing Punches Hollow Punch Set Number and Letter Punch Set