Treatment and Coating Recommendations for Punching Applications

Recommendations for Punching Applications
Part Material1st ChoiceOthers that may work
Steel < 1.5mm thicknessXANXVP, XCN, XNA
Steel > 1.5mm thicknessXANXVP, XCN, XNA, XNAP
Steel > 2.5mm thicknessXANXVP, XCN, XNAP
Steel < 500 MPaXANXVP, XCN, XNA
Steel > 500 MPaXANXNA, XNAP
Steel > 1000 MPaXANXNA, XNAP
Stainless Steel < 1mm thicknessXANXVP, XCN, XNA, XNAP
Stainless Steel > 1mm thicknessXANXVP, XCN, XNA, XNAP
Titanium alloysXANXNA, XNAP
Aluminum alloysXVPXCN, XNM, XCD, CRN
Copper, Brass, BronzeXVPXAN, XNA, XNAP, CRN, XNM, XCD
Zinc SheetsXANXNA, XNAP
MagnesiumXVPXAN, XNA, XNAP, XCN