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blanking punch

blanking punch

9.9
A tool that cuts shapes from a flat metal sheet with a matching die
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : punzón
  • Proper alignment between the blanking punch and die is critical for precise part production.

Examples

  • The technician replaced the worn blanking punch to ensure clean cuts during the manufacturing process.

  • A high-quality blanking punch can increase the accuracy and lifespan of stamping tools.

  • The factory uses a blanking punch to create metal parts.

  • Can you show me how a blanking punch works?

  • A high-quality blanking punch can enhance the precision of factory production processes.

  • The technician adjusted the blanking punch for optimal cutting of the sheet material.

  • In metalworking, a blanking punch is essential for creating uniform shapes from flat sheets.

Synonyms

punch
vsblanking punch
  • Specialized
33 5.2

A small metal tool used to make holes by hitting or pressing

is used together with a die to cut full shapes from sheet material
puncher
vsblanking punch
  • Specialized
2 4.0

A tool that makes holes in things like paper or leather

is used with a die to cut shapes from sheets rather than make small holes

How Specialized

blanking punch
  • Specialized
9.9
punch press
  • Specialized
1 6.8
punch pliers
  • Specialized
6.8
punch
  • Specialized
33 5.2

Surface Forms

blanking punch singular
blanking punches plural

Morphology

blanking + punch

The headword 'punch' (a tool) is transparent, but 'blanking' is a technical, low-frequency gerund not found in a learner dictionary. A B1 learner might plausibly guess it is a punch that makes 'blanks', but the specific manufacturing sense (used with a blanking die to cut shapes from sheet material) is specialized and not fully predictable without domain knowledge.

Etymology

Blanking punch comes from the simple image of a punch hitting sheet metal to push out a blank, like a cookie cutter cutting a shape from dough. That's why it means 'a punch used with a die to cut out shapes from sheet material'.