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Center Punches (317 items) - Page 3

Big Horn 2 In 1 Eyelet & Button Flier 19373
Big Horn

2 In 1 Eyelet & Button Flier

Zoro # G511524405
Mfr # 19373
product price:  $11.89
/ea
Tesa Brown & Sharpe Plunger Realease Magnet, 6 In L 599-773
Tesa Brown & Sharpe

Plunger Realease Magnet, 6 In L

Zoro # G6209585
Mfr # 599-773
product price:  $41.79
/ea
General Tools General 3/8 in. Steel Center Punch 2-1/2 in. L 1 pc 806
General Tools

General 3/8 in. Steel Center Punch 2-1/2 in. L 1 pc

Zoro # G7794662
Mfr # 806
product price:  $10.19
/ea
Hhip 13 Piece Combo Drive Pin Punch Set 8606-4113
Hhip

13 Piece Combo Drive Pin Punch Set

Zoro # G410072502
Mfr # 8606-4113
product price:  $31.15
/ea
Neiko 6'' Automatic Center Hole Punch with Adjustable One-Handed Spring Impact 02639A
Neiko

6'' Automatic Center Hole Punch with Adjustable One-Handed Spring Impact

Zoro # G221697154
Mfr # 02639A
product price:  $13.31
/ea
Urrea Punch, 90 Degree 3/8 Center 41-3/8
Urrea

Punch, 90 Degree 3/8 Center

Zoro # G0280997
Mfr # 41-3/8
product price:  $5.49
/ea
Sold in mult. of 6 for $32.94
Starrett Center Punch 117AA
Starrett

Center Punch

Zoro # G3527049
Mfr # 117AA
product price:  $10.49
/ea
General Tools Mfg 14 Hollow STL Punch 1280F
General Tools Mfg

14 Hollow STL Punch

Zoro # G108211626
Mfr # 1280F
product price:  $6.99
/ea
Sold in mult. of 6 for $41.94
General Tools General 1/2 in. Steel Punch 1/2 in. L 1 pc 1280M
General Tools

General 1/2 in. Steel Punch 1/2 in. L 1 pc

Zoro # G1922283
Mfr # 1280M
product price:  $10.69
/ea
Atd Tools ATD Automatic Center Punch 703
Atd Tools

ATD Automatic Center Punch

Zoro # G612426806
Mfr # 703
product price:  $20.49
/ea
Eclipse Tools 4 pc Engineer's Round Head Center Punch Set 351W
Eclipse Tools

4 pc Engineer's Round Head Center Punch Set

Zoro # G714564352
Mfr # 351W
product price:  $37.97
/ea
Gearwrench 1/4" x 4-1/4" Center Punch 82269
Gearwrench

1/4" x 4-1/4" Center Punch

Zoro # G0426286
Mfr # 82269
product price:  $6.65
/ea
Sold in mult. of 2 for $13.30
General Tools Steel Self-Centering Punch 806
General Tools

Steel Self-Centering Punch

Zoro # G621876524
Mfr # 806
product price:  $5.29
/ea
Ajax Tool Works PUNCH 5/8 X 6 CENTER AJ563
Ajax Tool Works

PUNCH 5/8 X 6 CENTER

Zoro # G401969040
Mfr # AJ563
product price:  $19.29
/ea
Rennsteig Auto adjustable center punch with a hand guard RN430231
Rennsteig

Auto adjustable center punch with a hand guard

Zoro # G4740607
Mfr # RN430231
product price:  $57.75
/ea
Holex Pin Punch with Guide Sleeve, Tip Diameter: 1.4 mm 748000 1,4
Holex

Pin Punch with Guide Sleeve, Tip Diameter: 1.4 mm

Zoro # G211470019
Mfr # 748000 1,4
product price:  $6.59
/ea
Sold in mult. of 2 for $13.18
Starrett Center Punch 117A
Starrett

Center Punch

Zoro # G3527030
Mfr # 117A
product price:  $10.51
/ea
Holex Pin Punch with Guide Sleeve, Tip Diameter: 1.8 mm 748000 1,8
Holex

Pin Punch with Guide Sleeve, Tip Diameter: 1.8 mm

Zoro # G711469957
Mfr # 748000 1,8
product price:  $5.59
/ea
Sold in mult. of 2 for $11.18
Flexco Bolt Hinged Fastener Power Punch HP1 NR. 30463
Flexco

Bolt Hinged Fastener Power Punch

Zoro # G612939153
Mfr # HP1 NR. 30463
product price:  $69.99
/ea
Band-It CP Series Center Punch Clamp, 3 in dia, 5/8 in Wide, 0.025 in Thick, Galvanized Carbon Steel, 50PK 080-CP1299
Band-It

CP Series Center Punch Clamp, 3 in dia, 5/8 in Wide, 0.025 in Thick, Galvanized Carbon Steel, 50PK

Zoro # G222449509
Mfr # 080-CP1299
product price:  $85.39
/pk 50, $1.71/ea
Big Horn Automatic Center Punch with 5 Inch Long Brass Handle 19864
Big Horn

Automatic Center Punch with 5 Inch Long Brass Handle

Zoro # G104395443
Mfr # 19864
product price:  $9.50
/ea
Starrett Center Punches w/Round Shank, 5 in, 1/4 in tip, Steel 681-50487
Starrett

Center Punches w/Round Shank, 5 in, 1/4 in tip, Steel

Zoro # G622455902
Mfr # 681-50487
product price:  $19.39
/ea
Band-It CP Series Center Punch Clamp, 2.5in dia, 5/8in Wide, 0.025in Thick, galvanized Carbon Steel, 50PK 080-CP1099
Band-It

CP Series Center Punch Clamp, 2.5in dia, 5/8in Wide, 0.025in Thick, galvanized Carbon Steel, 50PK

Zoro # G322449515
Mfr # 080-CP1099
product price:  $82.15
/pk 50, $1.64/ea
Starrett Extra-Lngth Contact Pnt Rglr Styl, 1-1/4" PT06677C
Starrett

Extra-Lngth Contact Pnt Rglr Styl, 1-1/4"

Zoro # G2349580
Mfr # PT06677C
product price:  $10.69
/ea
Starrett Extra-Lngth Contact Pnt Rglr Styl, 1-1/2" PT06677D
Starrett

Extra-Lngth Contact Pnt Rglr Styl, 1-1/2"

Zoro # G2349650
Mfr # PT06677D
product price:  $11.65
/ea
Urrea Punch, 90 Degree 1/2 Center 41-1/2
Urrea

Punch, 90 Degree 1/2 Center

Zoro # G0299845
Mfr # 41-1/2
product price:  $5.39
/ea
Sold in mult. of 6 for $32.34
General Tools Automatic Center Punch with Pocket Clip 87
General Tools

Automatic Center Punch with Pocket Clip

Zoro # G221864648
Mfr # 87
product price:  $18.29
/ea
Dasco Pro Nail Set 1/32, Center Punches, Punch, Hammer Punch, Pro Nail Set, Model 796-0 VN77960
Dasco Pro

Nail Set 1/32, Center Punches, Punch, Hammer Punch, Pro Nail Set, Model 796-0

Zoro # G916553772
Mfr # VN77960
product price:  $3.45
/ea
Sold in mult. of 3 for $10.35
Warwood Tool 12 Backing Out Punch, 16 Hickory Safety Grip Handle 32422
Warwood Tool

12 Backing Out Punch, 16 Hickory Safety Grip Handle

Zoro # G906581891
Mfr # 32422
product price:  $79.80
/ea
K-Tool International K Tool International KTI70002 Automatic Center Punch KTI70002
K-Tool International

K Tool International KTI70002 Automatic Center Punch

Zoro # G704066934
Mfr # KTI70002
product price:  $29.15
/ea
Starrett L.S. Starrett 681-50485 117C 4 Inch X 1-8 Inch Center P 681-50485
Starrett

L.S. Starrett 681-50485 117C 4 Inch X 1-8 Inch Center P

Zoro # G004090103
Mfr # 681-50485
product price:  $46.25
/ea
Warwood Tool 34 Backing Out Punch, 16 Hickory Handle 32441
Warwood Tool

34 Backing Out Punch, 16 Hickory Handle

Zoro # G106581868
Mfr # 32441
product price:  $82.65
/ea
Ampco Safety Tools Center Punch, Non-Spark, 15/16 x 8 in P-1296
Ampco Safety Tools

Center Punch, Non-Spark, 15/16 x 8 in

Zoro # G5168782
Mfr # P-1296
product price:  $100.99
/ea
Urrea Punch, 90 Degree 5/8 Center 41-5/8
Urrea

Punch, 90 Degree 5/8 Center

Zoro # G0308875
Mfr # 41-5/8
product price:  $6.59
/ea
Sold in mult. of 6 for $39.54
Stm Replacement Pin For Automatic Centre Punches 606304
Stm

Replacement Pin For Automatic Centre Punches

Zoro # G507196340
Mfr # 606304
product price:  $14.55
/ea
Warwood Tool 58 Backing Out Punch, 16 Hickory Safety Grip Handle 32432
Warwood Tool

58 Backing Out Punch, 16 Hickory Safety Grip Handle

Zoro # G306581897
Mfr # 32432
product price:  $82.65
/ea
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About Center Punches

Center Punches are tools used to make a small indentation or mark in a material, such as metal or wood. They are often used for marking the center of a hole that will be drilled and for creating an impression on metal parts that will later be riveted together. Center Punches can come in various shapes and sizes depending on their intended purpose.

Types of Center Punches

The most common type of Center Punch is the manual version, which requires manual pressure to create an impression. Automatic center pin punches use spring-loaded plungers to create more accurate impressions with less effort than manual versions. These punches also have adjustable pins that allow them to work with different materials.

How Center Punches are Made

Center Punches are typically made from hardened steel, brass, or aluminum and feature a sharp tip at one end and a handle at the other. The sharp tip is designed to penetrate the surface material while the handle provides leverage when pressing down on it. Some models also feature adjustable pins for creating different depths and shapes.

Industries that use Center Punches

Center Punches are commonly used by machinists, mechanics, jewelers, woodworkers, engineers, and other professionals who need precise markings on their materials. They can also be used by hobbyists who need to mark out locations for drilling holes or creating impressions in metal parts.

Find the Center Punches You Need at Zoro

Looking for a specific item? Use our robust search tool to find it by name or keyword, or use our handy filters to narrow down our full assortment. You can also check out our whole selection of Center Punches along with other tools or equipment to ensure you have all you need to tackle the job, especially if you're taking on a DIY project for the first time.

Plus, when you shop at Zoro, you'll always enjoy competitive prices on tons of great brands you know and trust. We make the shopping experience as fast and seamless as possible with free shipping on orders over $50 for registered users, Net 30 payment terms for qualifying customers, and an unparalleled customer service experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Center punches are utilized to create a small indentation, dimple, or centering point on a workpiece. This indentation serves as a precise starting point for drilling, tapping, reaming, or other machining operations, ensuring accuracy and preventing the drill bit from wandering.

Center punches come in various designs to suit specific applications. They include automatic center punches, which spring-load to deliver a precise strike; pin punches, used for marking and driving out pins; prick punches, featuring a pointed tip for making shallow marks; and spring-loaded center punches, which offer controlled force for delicate tasks.

Selecting the optimal center punch depends on the material you're working with, the size of the indentation required, and your desired level of precision. Automatic center punches are ideal for repetitive tasks or harder materials, while pin punches are suitable for delicate tasks or softer surfaces. Prick punches create shallow marks for quick centering, and spring-loaded center punches provide controlled force for fine work.

For effective center punching, ensure the workpiece is securely held and the punch tip is perpendicular to the surface. Apply firm, even pressure while striking the punch to create a clean and precise indentation. Use a suitable hammer or mallet, and for automatic center punches, adjust the spring tension for optimal force. Additionally, centering marks can be used as reference points for alignment and precise drilling.

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