How to Prevent Wear and Breakage in Punch Tools

Understanding how and why punch tools wear out and break can help you protect your tools and save time and money. Punch tools will wear out quickly and break if they are not properly cleaned and used correctly. This can be frustrating, but with a few simple tips, you can preserve your punch tool for long-term use.

In order for your punch tools to last longer

You will need to take good care of them. One thing that is quite crucial with punch tools is to ensure they are clean and dry, every time you use them. Water sometimes causes rust to develop on tools, leading to wear and corrosion. To prevent that, make sure to wipe your die punch tool down with a dry cloth before storing it in a cool, dry location.

Selecting the correct material and design for punch tools 

Also goes a long way in reducing wear and breaking. Stronger materials, like steel or titanium, result in a more rugged and durable tool. In addition, choosing a press brake punch tooling that has a sturdy design and reinforced edges will assist prevent wear from taking place.

Safely using punch tools is yet another method to prevent damage to them. 

You should always work with the correct size and type of punch tool. The use of an unsuitable tool can place excess workload on your tools. And always be sure to wear safety goggles and gloves when using punch tools to keep yourself safe.

If your punch tools are really worn out, you may need to take them for sharpening/repairs to an expert. 

If you notice any signs bite marks, wear, or breakage, it’s probably a good time to get some professional assistance. TUOYU provides professional sharpening and repairing service for this punch tool, so that we can ensure that it can be repaired and continue to use.