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How to Use a Spring-Loaded Center Punch
A common handheld marking tool is an automatic spring-loaded center punch. This tool produces a dimple, characters, or...
Center Punch Marking Tool
Durable Technologies’ center punch marking tool, with its spring-loaded action, requires only hand pressure to make a mark. Quick change inserts are available to create alphanumeric character center punches, symbols center punches, or a custom logo center punch. Overall length of tool is 6” including insert*. The center punch tool can also be integrated into a fixture for making a pass/fail mark, machine code, or other identification. The minimum force required to stamp is approximately 25 lbs. while the maximum force is approximately 225 lbs. 8mm (5/16") stroke to trigger impact.
Inserts are available with one, two, or three alphanumeric characters:
- Single-character insert (3/16” character or smaller)
- Two-character insert (3/32” character or smaller)
- Three-character insert (1/16” character or smaller)
- Symbol insert (1/8" or smaller)
*Center punch includes pointed insert.
Click here to download our Symbol Chart.
