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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
- 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.
 
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Automatic Centre Punch
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Bell Centre Punch
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Nail Punch
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Pin Punch
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Repoussé and Chasing Punches
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Hollow Punch Set
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Number and Letter Punch Set
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