Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Countersink Punches and Dies

Cleveland Punch and Die manufactures tooling to countersink a wide variety of material. Our tools are designed to punch a hole in the material and form the material into a countersink, all in one operation. The "countersink and extrude" application is used when the material being punched/formed is thinner than 1/8". This set-up requires a countersinking punch and die to form the material properly. However, the "countersink and form" application, used when the material being punched is 1/8" or greater in thickness, can be used with a standard round die. These countersink tools will generate a standard 82° countersink in the material, a standard angle used throughout the industry.

Common products which use countersink tooling include truck beds, trailers as well as door and cabinet hinges. These products all require the head of a screw or bolt to sit flush with the material.

If you have a special countersink need, give us a call and let one of our experienced Sales Engineers design the perfect tools for your machine and application. We are available to assist your needs 7am-6pm, or you can email us at sales@clevelandpunch.com



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