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Precision Quality Control

Rockwell Hardness Testing for Tooling Longevity

At Punch Tools, we don't guess at durability. We verify it. Every tool we produce undergoes a stringent verification process to ensure the material properties match the demands of your specific application.

Rockwell Hardness Tester Our In-House Testing Equipment

The Science of Hardness

We use a Rockwell Hardness Tester to determine the resistance of tool steel to permanent indentation. By applying a known load via a diamond-cone tip, we can measure the precise structural integrity of the metal.

Why we test: If a tool is too soft, it will dull and lose its edge quickly. If it is too hard, it becomes brittle and can shatter. We find the "Sweet Spot" for maximum tool life.

Rockwell Scales (HRC vs HRB)

Different materials require different testing scales. Our quality control team focuses on the specific metrics that matter for your project:

Scale B (HRB) Ideal for non-ferrous metals like aluminum and brass.
Scale C (HRC) The gold standard for hardened Tool Steels.

We hold our material suppliers to a tight 1-2 point tolerance. This level of precision translates directly to a tool that outlasts and outperforms the competition.

Reliability You Can Measure

Choosing Punch Tools means choosing a verified product. Our commitment to Rockwell testing ensures:

  • Edge Retention: Sharpen your tools less often.
  • Impact Strength: Prevent costly tool breakage during high-speed stamping.
  • Batch Consistency: The 100th part is the same quality as the 1st.

Industries We Serve

HVAC / Ventilation Electrical Medical & Lighting Defense & Government Automotive Green Building / Solar Construction / OEM


                
PTI Punch Tools Inc.
11-211 Schoolhouse Street
Coquitlam, BC, Canada. V3K4X9

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