Punch Tool Solutions
Type: Bodymaker Punch
Dimensions: as per drawing/requested
Description: Bodymaker punch manufactured to custom dimensions in accordance with agreed solution. Cemented carbide grades and tool designs are tailored to each customer based on individual needs and requirements.
Technical Specifications
Many manufacturers regard the bodymaker punch as the key to performance of the can plant. Hyperion Materials & Technologies manufactures a full range of cemented carbide grades to solve any of your application and working condition can tooling needs.
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| S385 | H12N | S323 | DZ10 | DZ18 | DZ23 | |||
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Standard (~14.5 g/cm3) | -15% lighter * | -25% lighter | |||||
| Magnetic Carbide | NO | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | ||
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Sencon Short Can Sensor ** (Aluminum can) |
487 PDP 33/53, 387SCT, 287-53 |
487 PDP 03/63, 387SCT, 287-63, 287-03 |
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| S385 | H12N | S323 | DZ10 | DZ18 | DZ23 | ||
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| Tool Life | 1x Standard (10 ~ 15 million cans/rework) | 2x ~ 3x | 2x ~ 4x | 2x ~ 5x | |||
* New bodymaker set up to be considered when changing from conventional to lightweight grade; for example, this grade provides 0.6 kg weight in 33 cl punches.
** Sencon Short Can Sensor for steel can 267-03.
Range of standard cemented carbide grades for can manufacturing tooling
Hyperion Materials & Technologies manufacturers a range of standard cemented carbide grades for can manufacturing tooling.
Cemented carbide grade S385
Grade S385 is a non-magnetic cemented carbide that has extremely high toughness and corrosion resistant properties. Millions of cans can be produced without grade S385 presenting cracks. This material can withstand aggressive coolant emulsion conditions.
Cemented carbide grade H12N
Grade H12N is a magnetic material that offers a good balance of toughness and wear resistance for can tooling components. This cemented carbide grade is a powerful solution that can endure millions of cans without cracks. Grade H12N withstands standard coolant emulsion conditions.
Cemented carbide grade S323
Grade S323 is a magnetic cemented carbide that has high toughness and corrosion resistant properties. Millions of cans can be produced without grade S323 presenting cracks. This material can withstand aggressive coolant emulsion conditions.
Premium Cemented Carbide grades for can tooling punch sleeves
Hyperion manufacturers three premium cemented carbide grades for can tooling punch sleeves – DZ23, DZ18 and DZ10. In addition, Hyperion is continuously developing new tooling materials, including lighter weight carbides and materials with improved resistance to adhesion, abrasion, and corrosion.
Cemented carbide grade DZ10
Grade DZ10 is a magnetic cemented carbide with exceptionally high corrosion and abrasion resistance. It offers outstanding performance compared to that of standard grades. It is mainly used in the manufacturing of tinplate cans.
Advantages of using grade DZ10
- Longer production life between re-polishing / crosshatching
- Longer production life between regrinds
- More regrinds are possible as less material needs to be removed
- Total punch production life is about 2 to 3 times that of conventional grades
- Punches maintain surface finish throughout production cycle
- Less stripping problems
- Less wear as a result of enhanced abrasion and corrosion resistance giving.
Cemented carbide grade DZ18
The grade DZ18 cemented carbide is used for canmaking punches and is protected with a US patent. The patented Punches provide many benefits to the can manufacturer, including a threefold increase in production compared to punches made of standard materials. They are used in the manufacturing of aluminum cans.
Advantages of using grade DZ18
- 15% lighter punch reduces bodymaker ram drop and improves tool pack alignment*
- Improved sliding properties facilitate stripping of can and reduced tear-off rate
- Longer production life between re-polishing, crosshatching, and regrinds
- Total punch production life as much as 2 to 4 times higher than those of conventional grades
- Punch maintains its surface finish throughout production cycle.
Cemented carbide grade DZ23
Grade DZ23 is Hyperion’s latest innovation in light weight carbide for can punch sleeves. At 25% lighter than conventional grades, grade DZ23 expands can makers’ ability to implement quick-change bodymaker tooling strategies.
In addition to retaining the advantages of grades DZ10 and DZ18, grade DZ23:
- Expands quick change options for swing lines already using premium light weight carbide grades
- Enables using the same ram for up to three can sizes
- Reduces can top wall range variation by 15% compared to DZ18
Your Hyperion salesperson can offer their expertise in selecting the cemented carbide best suited to solve your can tooling needs.
Did you know you can recycle your cemented carbide with Hyperion? Visit our recycling page or contact us for details.
