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Center Punches (326 items) - Page 6

Tremmor Center Punch 1/8in, 4 1/4in Length, Lanyard Ring TR5641
Tremmor

Center Punch 1/8in, 4 1/4in Length, Lanyard Ring

Zoro # G723348141
Mfr # TR5641
product price:  $3.99
/ea
Sold in mult. of 10 for $39.90
Williams Center Punch, 1/2" pt., 6", OAL JHWP-42-TH
Williams

Center Punch, 1/2" pt., 6", OAL

Zoro # G7628881
Mfr # JHWP-42-TH
product price:  $29.29
/ea
Hougen Center Punch in Clamshell 03770C
Hougen

Center Punch in Clamshell

Zoro # G009762319
Mfr # 03770C
product price:  $6.95
/ea
Sold in mult. of 2 for $13.90
Pahwa QTi Non Sparking, Non Magnetic Center Punch - 30 x 450 mm PU-3028
Pahwa

QTi Non Sparking, Non Magnetic Center Punch - 30 x 450 mm

Zoro # G800428391
Mfr # PU-3028
product price:  $550.99
/ea
Eclipse Auto Centerpunch 4-11/16" 65-171R
Eclipse

Auto Centerpunch 4-11/16"

Zoro # G9884955
Mfr # 65-171R
product price:  $17.25
/ea
Eclipse Tools 5/32-in Engineer's Round Head Center Punch 351B
Eclipse Tools

5/32-in Engineer's Round Head Center Punch

Zoro # G714148590
Mfr # 351B
product price:  $8.99
/ea
Sold in mult. of 2 for $17.98
Pinpoint FRED VFOWLER  Heavy Duty Automatic Center Punch PI282325
Pinpoint

FRED VFOWLER Heavy Duty Automatic Center Punch

Zoro # G504004143
Mfr # PI282325
product price:  $71.39
/ea
S And H Industries Keysco Automatic Center Punch, Steel, 1/3"W x 2/5"D x 5-4/5"H 77603
S And H Industries

Keysco Automatic Center Punch, Steel, 1/3"W x 2/5"D x 5-4/5"H

Zoro # G105791978
Mfr # 77603
product price:  $72.65
/ea
Mayhew Pneumatic Pilot Punch, 1/2" 31954
Mayhew

Pneumatic Pilot Punch, 1/2"

Zoro # G7027662
Mfr # 31954
product price:  $19.69
/ea
Ajax Tool Works PUNCH STRAIGHT JP SK BLANK 18" OA AJA963-18
Ajax Tool Works

PUNCH STRAIGHT JP SK BLANK 18" OA

Zoro # G202116353
Mfr # AJA963-18
product price:  $40.75
/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
Stm 532 Centre Punch 606296
Stm

532 Centre Punch

Zoro # G807196361
Mfr # 606296
product price:  $8.45
/ea
Flexco Bolt Hinged Fastener Punch P1P NR. 30460
Flexco

Bolt Hinged Fastener Punch

Zoro # G512939154
Mfr # P1P NR. 30460
product price:  $65.65
/ea
Starrett Extra-Lngth Contact Pnt Regular Styl, 3" PT06677K
Starrett

Extra-Lngth Contact Pnt Regular Styl, 3"

Zoro # G2349748
Mfr # PT06677K
product price:  $15.15
/ea
Eclipse Tools 1/4-in Engineer's Round Head Center Punch 351D
Eclipse Tools

1/4-in Engineer's Round Head Center Punch

Zoro # G114148527
Mfr # 351D
product price:  $9.99
/ea
Sold in mult. of 2 for $19.98
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Gedore

Grains

Zoro # G115625607
Mfr # 3300821
product price:  $5.35
/ea
Sold in mult. of 2 for $10.70
Tremmor Center Punch 3/8in, 6 1/4in Length, Lanyard Ring TR5644
Tremmor

Center Punch 3/8in, 6 1/4in Length, Lanyard Ring

Zoro # G223348146
Mfr # TR5644
product price:  $7.49
/ea
Sold in mult. of 10 for $74.90
Williams Center Punch, 3/8" pt., 5", OAL JHWP-40-TH
Williams

Center Punch, 3/8" pt., 5", OAL

Zoro # G7607260
Mfr # JHWP-40-TH
product price:  $28.85
/ea
Urrea Punch, 90 Degree 7/16 Center 41-7/16
Urrea

Punch, 90 Degree 7/16 Center

Zoro # G0309636
Mfr # 41-7/16
product price:  $6.35
/ea
Sold in mult. of 2 for $12.70
Williams Williams Center Punch, 1/4" pt., 3-7/8" P-38-TH
Williams

Williams Center Punch, 1/4" pt., 3-7/8"

Zoro # G7603718
Mfr # P-38-TH
product price:  $35.39
/ea
Band-It CP Series Center Punch Clamps, 1 3/4 in Dia, 5/8 in Wide, Stainless Steel 201, 100PK 080-CP7S99
Band-It

CP Series Center Punch Clamps, 1 3/4 in Dia, 5/8 in Wide, Stainless Steel 201, 100PK

Zoro # G822448858
Mfr # 080-CP7S99
product price:  $322.99
/pk 100, $3.23/ea
Williams Williams LargeTaper Punch, 1/4" pt., 12" JHWP-28-TH
Williams

Williams LargeTaper Punch, 1/4" pt., 12"

Zoro # G7640809
Mfr # JHWP-28-TH
product price:  $36.35
/ea
Keen Automatic Center Punch KE2591072
Keen

Automatic Center Punch

Zoro # G115290799
Mfr # KE2591072
product price:  $23.39
/ea
Keen Pocket Auto Center Punchw-Clip Solid Point KE1886264
Keen

Pocket Auto Center Punchw-Clip Solid Point

Zoro # G912124099
Mfr # KE1886264
product price:  $43.89
/ea
Williams Lg Taper Punch, 5/32" pt., 9" JHWP-25-TH
Williams

Lg Taper Punch, 5/32" pt., 9"

Zoro # G7621218
Mfr # JHWP-25-TH
product price:  $32.85
/ea
No Product Image Available
Mitutoyo

Center Punch, L-Type

Zoro # G7797927
Mfr # 985-116
product price:  $24.15
/ea
Light House Beauty 5 x 0.25 in. Point Diameter Center Punch LI1611618
Light House Beauty

5 x 0.25 in. Point Diameter Center Punch

Zoro # G514944248
Mfr # LI1611618
product price:  $28.15
/ea
Holex Center Contact Point for Center Finder 359585 359590
Holex

Center Contact Point for Center Finder 359585

Zoro # G815232419
Mfr # 359590
product price:  $75.25
/ea
Mayhew Center Punches, 4 in, 3/32 in tip, Alloy Steel 479-74000
Mayhew

Center Punches, 4 in, 3/32 in tip, Alloy Steel

Zoro # G222456446
Mfr # 479-74000
product price:  $6.39
/ea
No Product Image Available
Nitto Kohki

TK01652-0 El Punch 10

Zoro # G401916273
Mfr # TK01610-0
product price:  $89.69
/ea
No Product Image Available
Nitto Kohki

TK00276-0 El Oblong Die 20x10B

Zoro # G101916368
Mfr # TK01692-0
product price:  $151.99
/ea
Genius Tools Center Punch 110mmL 563110
Genius Tools

Center Punch 110mmL

Zoro # G423582814
Mfr # 563110
product price:  $7.55
/ea
Holex Automatic Center Punch with Pin, Overall Length: 160 mm 749400 160
Holex

Automatic Center Punch with Pin, Overall Length: 160 mm

Zoro # G311470117
Mfr # 749400 160
product price:  $36.69
/ea
Pahwa QTi Non Sparking, Non Magnetic Center Punch - 18 x 400 mm PU-3020
Pahwa

QTi Non Sparking, Non Magnetic Center Punch - 18 x 400 mm

Zoro # G800428384
Mfr # PU-3020
product price:  $168.99
/ea
Sold in mult. of 3 for $506.97
Dendesigns 18A 5 Inch Automatic Centerpunch 9-16 Inch Diameter DE111763
Dendesigns

18A 5 Inch Automatic Centerpunch 9-16 Inch Diameter

Zoro # G210926647
Mfr # DE111763
product price:  $108.99
/ea
Pro Center Punch, 7/16 in Tip, 5 in L, Hex Shank 41203
Pro

Center Punch, 7/16 in Tip, 5 in L, Hex Shank

Zoro # G316043897
Mfr # 41203
product price:  $10.69
/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.

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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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