JFY Type B Station SQ10 Thin Turret Square Punch Tooling

The JFY Type B Station SQ10 Thin Turret Square Punch Tooling is a complete square punch and die set engineered for accurate and repeatable production of 10 × 10 mm square holes. It is primarily designed for compatible thin turret punch presses using JFY-style B Station tooling configurations.

“SQ10” is the standard tooling designation: “SQ” identifies the square punching profile, while “10” represents the nominal 10 mm side length. The tooling is suitable for producing functional square openings, anti-rotation holes, mounting features, ventilation patterns and other square profiles in sheet metal components.

Unlike round punches, square punches have a defined angular direction. A round profile remains unchanged when rotated, while rotating a square punch changes the direction of the finished hole. The SQ10 punch, guide and matching lower die must therefore be manufactured and installed with the correct orientation.

WYS Machinery can supply the tooling with either a 0° or 45° installation orientation. In a 0° configuration, the four sides of the square profile are aligned with the reference axes of the punch press. In a 45° configuration, the square is rotated relative to the machine axes and produces a diamond-oriented square hole.

The required orientation is established by the location of the positioning or indexing features, including the locating pin. Customers should confirm the required angle before manufacturing and provide their machine model, existing tooling information or finished-part drawing. The punch and lower die must use matching orientations to avoid misalignment and potential tooling damage.

The punch is manufactured from M2 high-speed steel for cutting-edge toughness, impact resistance and wear resistance. The matching lower die is manufactured from DC53 tool steel for compressive strength, dimensional stability and resistance to chipping. The working components are heat-treated to HRC 58–60.

The actual lower-die opening incorporates the required punch-to-die clearance. Although SQ10 identifies a nominal 10 × 10 mm punch profile, the die opening is manufactured according to the customer’s sheet material, thickness and required cutting quality.

Optional TiN or TiCN coatings are available for stainless steel, higher-strength sheet materials and demanding production applications.

Key Features

• JFY Type thin turret punch tooling
• B Station complete punch and die set
• SQ10 square punching profile
• Produces nominal 10 × 10 mm square holes
• Available with 0° or 45° installation orientation
• Locating-pin position customized for the required direction
• Matching punch and die orientation
• M2 high-speed steel punch
• DC53 tool steel lower die
• Working hardness of HRC 58–60
• Precision-ground square cutting edges
• Customized die clearance for different sheet materials and thicknesses
• Suitable for stainless steel, mild steel and other sheet metals
• Optional TiN or TiCN coating
• Replacement punches and lower dies available separately
• Custom manufacturing based on machine and part drawings
• Free tooling design support

Technical Specifications

Square Punch Orientation

0° Installation

A 0° installation aligns the sides of the 10 × 10 mm square profile with the machine’s reference axes. It is commonly used when square holes must run parallel to the edges of a panel or blank.

Typical applications include:

• Square fastener holes
• Parallel ventilation layouts
• Mounting openings
• Cabinet and enclosure panels
• Assembly features aligned with panel edges

45° Installation

A 45° installation rotates the square profile relative to the machine reference axes. The resulting opening appears as a diamond shape when viewed relative to the horizontal and vertical edges of the workpiece.

Typical applications include:

• Diamond-oriented ventilation patterns
• Decorative openings
• Special locating features
• Custom assembly interfaces
• Holes specified at 45° on the finished-part drawing

The 0° and 45° designations describe the tooling orientation in the specified machine configuration. The customer’s machine reference direction and CNC programming convention should be confirmed before production.

Locating-Pin Configuration

The locating pin helps establish the angular position of shaped tooling in the punch press station. Its installation position can be manufactured according to the required 0° or 45° square-hole direction.

Customers should provide:

• Required 0° or 45° orientation
• Punch press manufacturer
• Exact machine model
• Existing tooling series
• Sheet-feeding direction
• Hole orientation shown on the drawing
• Existing tooling sample or dimensions, if available

Unless a specially adjustable tooling design is ordered, the locating-pin position should be treated as a manufacturing specification rather than an angle that the operator changes freely during normal production.

Matching Punch and Die Orientation

The punch, guide and lower die must be installed in the same angular direction. A 0° punch must be used with a correspondingly oriented lower die, while a 45° punch requires a matching 45° die configuration.

Incorrect orientation can cause:

• Punch and die interference
• Chipping of the square corners
• Damage to the punch or lower die
• Uneven cutting clearance
• Poor hole dimensions
• Excessive burr formation
• Damage to the guide assembly

The orientation should be verified before the first production stroke.

Thin Turret Tooling Compatibility

Thin turret and thick turret tooling use different structures and installation interfaces. A B Station thin turret tool is not automatically interchangeable with a B Station thick turret tool, even when both products use the SQ10 designation.

Compatibility should be confirmed using:

• Machine manufacturer and model
• Station dimensions
• Punch-body dimensions
• Guide structure
• Retaining and adjustment mechanism
• Die dimensions
• Locating-pin position
• Existing tooling sample or technical drawing

WYS Machinery can manufacture compatible replacement tooling after checking the customer’s machine and existing tool configuration.

Customized Die Clearance

The actual lower-die opening is larger than the nominal 10 × 10 mm punch profile because it includes the required punch-to-die clearance.

Clearance selection considers:

• Sheet material
• Sheet thickness
• Material tensile strength
• Required hole quality
• Acceptable burr height
• Punching frequency
• Lubrication
• Tool coating
• Machine alignment
• Production requirements

Correct die clearance is particularly important for square tooling because the four corners are more sensitive to concentrated cutting loads than a continuous round cutting edge.

Suitable clearance helps:

• Reduce excessive punching force
• Control burr formation
• Improve fracture consistency
• Reduce corner chipping
• Improve slug release
• Extend punch and die service life
• Maintain more consistent square-hole dimensions

Typical Hits Before Regrinding

These figures are typical reference values rather than guaranteed limits. Actual regrinding intervals depend on the sheet material, thickness, tensile strength, die clearance, lubrication, machine alignment, punching speed, coating and maintenance conditions.

The four corners of the square punch should be inspected regularly because corner wear or chipping may affect hole quality before substantial wear appears along the straight cutting edges.

Typical Tool Service Life

SQ10 is classified as shaped tooling. Actual service life depends on the complete punch-and-die combination and operating conditions.

Optional TiN and TiCN Coatings

TiN Coating

TiN provides a hard, low-friction surface that helps reduce adhesive wear and material pickup. It is suitable for general-purpose sheet metal punching, including many mild steel applications.

TiCN Coating

TiCN offers higher hardness and enhanced resistance to abrasive and adhesive wear. It is particularly useful for stainless steel, higher-strength materials and high-volume production.

Coating selection should be based on the processed material, thickness, punching frequency, lubrication and required service life.

Typical Applications

The JFY Type B Station SQ10 thin turret punch tooling is suitable for producing square holes in:

• Electrical cabinets and control enclosures
• Switchgear and distribution equipment
• Electronic equipment housings
• Sheet metal panels
• HVAC and ventilation components
• Metal furniture and storage systems
• Machinery guards and protective covers
• Automotive sheet metal components
• Mounting plates and brackets
• General precision sheet metal products

Typical hole functions include:

• Square fastener openings
• Anti-rotation holes
• Locating features
• Assembly interfaces
• Tab insertion openings
• Ventilation patterns
• Decorative square or diamond-shaped layouts

Manufacturing Quality

The punch and lower die are manufactured using selected tool steels, controlled heat treatment, precision machining and finish grinding.

Quality inspection can include:

• Square side-length measurement
• Corner-geometry inspection
• Cutting-edge straightness
• Punch-profile accuracy
• Lower-die opening measurement
• Customized clearance verification
• Locating-pin position inspection
• Angular-orientation verification
• Working-hardness testing
• Punch and guide alignment checking
• Assembly and movement testing

Accurate control of the profile and orientation helps produce clean square holes while reducing uneven wear and corner chipping.

Installation and Maintenance

Before installing the SQ10 tooling:

• Confirm the required 0° or 45° orientation
• Verify that the punch and die have matching directions
• Check the locating-pin position
• Confirm the die clearance matches the sheet material and thickness
• Inspect the punch corners for damage
• Clean the punch, guide and lower die
• Perform a controlled test stroke before full production

Regular maintenance should include:

• Monitoring burr height
• Inspecting all four punch corners
• Removing slugs and metal particles
• Checking guide movement
• Applying suitable lubrication
• Verifying machine-station alignment
• Regrinding before excessive wear develops

Ordering Information Required

Standard and Custom Thin Turret Punch Tooling

WYS Machinery supplies standard and custom thin turret tooling for round, square, rectangular, obround and special-shaped punching applications.

Available options include:

• SQ10 square punch and die sets
• Individual replacement punches
• Individual replacement lower dies
• Custom square-hole dimensions
• Customer-specified 0° or 45° orientation
• Custom locating-pin positions
• Material-specific die clearance
• TiN and TiCN coatings
• Special cutting-edge geometry
• Tooling manufactured from existing samples
• Tooling designed from machine or part drawings
• OEM and private-label manufacturing

Customers can send their machine information, existing tooling dimensions, sheet material, thickness and finished-part drawings. Our engineering team can recommend the appropriate orientation, clearance, materials and tooling configuration.

Product Identification and Frequently Asked Questions

What does SQ10 mean?

SQ10 is the tooling designation for a square punch with a nominal side length of 10 mm. It is used to produce a 10 × 10 mm square hole.

Why does square tooling require an installation direction?

A round profile remains unchanged when rotated, but a square profile changes direction. Square tooling must therefore be indexed according to the required hole orientation.

Can the SQ10 tooling be manufactured in both 0° and 45° configurations?

Yes. WYS Machinery can manufacture the locating and indexing features for either 0° or 45° installation according to the customer’s requirements.

Can the operator switch freely between 0° and 45°?

Normally, the orientation is determined during manufacturing by the locating-pin position. Unless an adjustable design is specifically supplied, it should not be treated as a freely selectable machine setting.

Is this product suitable for JFY punch presses?

It is designed as compatible replacement tooling for applicable JFY-style thin turret punch presses. The exact machine model and existing tooling configuration should be confirmed before ordering.

Can the lower-die clearance be customized?

Yes. The clearance is manufactured according to the customer’s sheet material, thickness and processing requirements.