Hollow punches

When mounting body parts or engine components it often becomes necessary to make holes. It is not always comfortable to use a drill, especially, while working with a thin metal sheet, which can be easily damaged. Hollow punches are used in such cases. These are compact mechanical tools, that help to make perfect holes and they do not require any further processing.

Types of hollow punches

These tools are available in the form of:

• Tubes. The instruments are made from heat-treated metal with a sharp edge at one end and a thickened part at the other end. The latter is hit with a hammer to put the tool into action. They can be used for working with durable materials. These are items fitted with a T-shaped handle made of plastic or rubber. It functions due to being pressed. These are used for working with the elements of the upholstery made from rubber and artificial leather. In the online shops, you can also find tools that can be used as countersink cutters. They are fitted with conical tips, that help to bore a hole and then to make it wider.
• Pliers. They are fitted with a leverage mechanism and operated by pushing the handles together. The workpiece is placed between the jaws fitted with sharp edges. These tools can be used only when working with materials not thicker than 6 mm. As a rule, they are supplied together with replacement blades of different diameters.

These products also differ from each other in the material they are made from. For example, those, that intended for working with metals are usually made from durable chrome- vanadium steel and instruments used for punching rubber or leather are made from tool steel. Some items have a lacquer coating to protect them from corrosion.

Hollow punches: maintenance tips

1. Tools, that are made in the form of tubes must be placed at the right angle to the surface. In case of high loads, it is recommended to cool down the working surface in water from time to time.
2. Pliers should be placed perpendicularly to the workpiece. You should push the handles together slowly without jerks. It is also necessary to lubricate the articulated joints occasionally.
3. It is recommended to sharpen the tool regularly. Otherwise, there is a risk of damaging the target material.

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