#420 National Gage Punches – 1st Station

Universal Punch Corp. | Precision Tooling

The #420 National Gage Punches – 1st Station from Universal Punch Corp. are designed for precision cold heading operations performed on National heading equipment. These tooling components are engineered to support accurate forming and dimensional control during the first station of fastener production processes.

First station gage punches help establish proper part geometry at the beginning of the manufacturing cycle. The #420 series is manufactured to maintain dimensional consistency and reliable tooling performance across high-volume production environments where repeatable forming accuracy is essential.

National gage punch tooling
Designed for first station cold heading operations
Precision-machined for consistent forming performance
Industrial fastener manufacturing environments
Custom configurations available

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Custom gage punch configurations may be available depending on machine setup, punch geometry, and production requirements.

Product Family

Tooling

Tool Type

National Gage Punch

Station Application

1st Station

Application

Cold heading and fastener manufacturing processes

Equipment Compatibility

National heading machines

Use Environment

Industrial fastener manufacturing and production operations

Product Overview

The #420 National Gage Punches – 1st Station are engineered to support the initial forming operations of cold heading processes. These punches help establish accurate part geometry during the first stage of production, providing the dimensional control required for reliable downstream forming operations.

In high-volume fastener manufacturing environments, gage punches must maintain dimensional stability while operating under repeated forming cycles. The #420 series is designed to deliver dependable tooling performance and consistent forming accuracy across extended production runs.

Universal Punch manufactures precision tooling solutions for industrial fastener production environments where repeatability, tooling durability, and dimensional accuracy are essential to maintaining efficient manufacturing operations.

What This Tool Supports

  • First station cold heading forming operations
  • Initial fastener geometry formation
  • Dimensional control during high-volume production
  • Consistent manufacturing performance
  • Application-specific gage punch configurations

Technical Specifications

Series
#420

Product Type
National Gage Punch

Primary Function
Supports precision forming during first station operations

Station
1st Station

Application
Cold heading and fastener manufacturing

Equipment Compatibility
National heading machines

Use Environment
Industrial fastener manufacturing

Construction
Precision-machined tooling component

Configuration
Application-specific depending on machine and production requirements

Performance Focus
Dimensional accuracy and repeatable forming performance

System Compatibility

The #420 National Gage Punches – 1st Station are designed for compatibility with National heading equipment used in industrial fastener manufacturing. Final punch configuration may vary depending on machine setup, fastener geometry, and production requirements.

For best results, tooling selection should align with the production process, fastener design, and equipment specifications.

Typical Applications

  • National cold heading production lines
  • First station fastener forming operations
  • Industrial fastener manufacturing environments
  • High-volume production requiring reliable tooling
  • Custom tooling programs for heading equipment

Ordering / Configuration Notes

  • Designed for National heading equipment first station operations
  • Custom punch geometries may be available
  • Configuration depends on machine setup and production requirements
  • Contact Universal Punch for application review and quotation support