#1156 6-Lobe (TX) Metric Button Head Inserts

Universal Punch Corp. | Precision Tooling

The #1156 6-Lobe (TX) Metric Button Head Inserts from Universal Punch Corp. are engineered for manufacturing metric button head fasteners that utilize the internal six-lobe (TX) drive system. These precision tooling inserts are designed for cold heading environments where accurate recess geometry and reliable tooling durability are essential to maintain consistent fastener quality.

Metric button head fasteners are widely used in industrial assemblies requiring a wide bearing surface and a low-profile head design. The #1156 insert series supports consistent six-lobe recess formation while maintaining dimensional accuracy and repeatable performance across high-volume fastener production environments.

6-Lobe (TX) metric button head insert tooling
Designed for metric button head fastener production
Precision internal recess forming
Consistent geometry and repeatable production performance
Industrial fastener manufacturing environments

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Insert configurations may vary depending on fastener size, recess geometry, and cold heading machine setup.

Product Family

Tooling

Tool Type

6-Lobe (TX) Metric Button Head Insert

Drive Geometry

6-Lobe (TX)

Head Style

Metric Button Head

Series

#1156

Application

Manufacturing metric button head fasteners with TX recess

Use Environment

Industrial fastener manufacturing and cold heading operations

Product Overview

The #1156 6-Lobe (TX) Metric Button Head Inserts are designed to form the internal six-lobe recess used in metric button head fasteners. These inserts help maintain accurate drive geometry and stable forming performance in demanding cold heading manufacturing environments.

Maintaining precise recess geometry during fastener production ensures proper driver engagement and reliable torque transmission. The #1156 insert series supports repeatable recess formation and dependable fastener performance across high-volume manufacturing operations.

Universal Punch manufactures precision tooling designed for industrial fastener production environments where durability, dimensional accuracy, and repeatable forming performance are critical.

What This Tool Supports

  • Metric button head fastener manufacturing
  • 6-Lobe (TX) recess forming
  • Cold heading fastener production
  • Industrial screw manufacturing
  • High-volume fastener production environments

Technical Specifications

Series
#1156

Product Type
6-Lobe (TX) Metric Button Head Insert

Drive Geometry
6-Lobe (TX)

Head Style
Metric Button Head

Primary Function
Forms internal six-lobe recess geometry

Application
Cold heading fastener manufacturing

Use Environment
Industrial fastener production

Construction
Precision-machined tooling insert

Configuration
Application-specific depending on fastener design and machine setup

Performance Focus
Recess accuracy, tooling durability, and repeatable forming performance

System Compatibility

The #1156 inserts are designed for cold heading machines used to manufacture metric button head fasteners with internal six-lobe drive systems. Final tooling configuration may vary depending on fastener dimensions, production equipment, and forming sequence.

Proper tooling selection should consider recess size, fastener head design, and forming loads to ensure reliable manufacturing performance.

Typical Applications

  • Metric button head screw manufacturing
  • Industrial fastener production
  • Cold heading fastener manufacturing
  • High-volume fastener manufacturing programs
  • Precision internal drive forming operations

Ordering / Configuration Notes

  • Designed for metric button head TX fasteners
  • Application-specific insert configurations available
  • Tooling may vary depending on cold heading machine setup
  • Contact Universal Punch for application review and quotation support