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AUTOMATIC CENTRE PUNCH [1 record]

Record 1 2022-03-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hand Tools
  • Equipment and Plant (Metallurgy)
CONT

Automatic centre punches have an internal spring and hammer mechanism. The user just has to apply a downward pressure with the palm of the hand to charge the spring; the stored energy is automatically discharged via the internal hammer into the work piece, forming an indentation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage à main
  • Équipement et matériels (Métallurgie)

Spanish

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