Punches
Reed-Rico offers thousands of recess punches for a wide range of applications. Manufactured from the highest quality steels, Reed-Rico, Hi-Life Tools, Astro Punch and AIR TUF brand punches undergo an exhaustive quality control inspection process that assesses:
- Dimensional accuracy - as measured by precision tools, optical comparators and special gauges
- Rockwell "C" and N" hardness - to ensure optimal punch life
- Compliance with stringent concentricity requirements - using total indicator runout
- Conformance with industry standards - using recess fit and penetration gauging
Reed-Rico's vast selection of punches includes:
- ACR® - designed to prevent cam out
- Phillips®
- Pozidriv®
- Torx® - designed to prevent cam out with straight wall recess
- Torx Plus® & Autosert®
- Torq-Set® & Tri-Wing - featuring special wing design for aerospace applications
- PZD - featuring ACR Pozi II recess with 8-rib wing design
- Mortorq® - featuring new spiral shape design for aerospace and automotive applications
- Twelve Point
- Bnae - featuring special double-angle wing design for aerospace applications
- Supadriv®
- Allen Hex
- Square
- Spline
- Line-Head
To ensure complete control of the manufacturing process, Reed-Rico has an in-house heat-treatment facility. What's more, numerous surface treatment coatings are available, such as:
- CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition)
- PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition)
- RITEC®
- RITEC® PLUS
- RiCoat
Additional Reed-Rico punch-related offerings include:
- Spring and coning punches
- Punch holders
- Punch adaptors
- Punch casings
- Spring punch & bushings
