Stocked Punch Tools
Bridge Lance Dimple/Emboss Extrusion Half-Shear Louver Rib

Stocked Punch Form Tooling for Sheet Metal Production Applications

Form tools provide options to add functional or aesthetic shapes to your sheet metal designs that are not geometrically possible using traditional press brake tooling. We stock various feature types and sizes, using a punch press to apply them to your part. 

During the punching process, form tools—made up of an upper tool (punch) with a lower tool (die)—shape the sheet metal material. The punch form tooling library shapes are available to incorporate into your design, helping you avoid high tooling costs and lead times that are typically associated with adding these features. 

Our applications engineering team can provide insight into the best solution for your project.

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*All dimensions shown below are derived from the punch tooling and tool sheet reference material. These dimensions will be inspected before shipment and may include tool height, width, minimum value, maximum value, flat section, or others.

Stocked Bridge Lance Tools

A bridge lance feature is a raised, bridge-like structure formed by partially cutting and then bending the metal, which provides reinforcement, allows for airflow, or facilitates fastening without additional components. Click on the tabs below to see what features are stocked for available material thicknesses. 

Download bridge lance CAD files 

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Name Station Width Length Height
BL11 B(1-1/4) 0.25 0.72 0.2
BL12 B(1-1/4) 0.079 0.437 0.118
BL13 B(1-1/4) 0.154 0.669 0.157
Name Station Width Length Height
BL21 B(1-1/4) 0.118 0.542 0.173
Name Station Width Length Height
BL31 B(1-1/4) 0.125 0.275 0.173
BL32 B(1-1/4) 0.15 0.58 0.13
BL33 B(1-1/4) 0.25 0.285 (flat) 0.071 (opening)
BL34 B(1-1/4) 0.125 0.526 0.188
BL35 B(1-1/4) 0.276 0.737 0.157
BL36 B(1-1/4) 0.157 0.583 0.138
BL37 C(2) 0.394 1.348 0.197
Name Station Width Length Height
BL51 B(1-1/4) 0.075 .361 Flat 0.175

Stocked Dimple/Emboss Tools

An emboss feature is a raised or recessed design stamped into the material to add rigidity, create decorative elements, or provide functional enhancements such as grip or alignment features. A dimple feature is the same as an emboss feature, just at smaller dimensions. 

Download dimple and emboss CAD files:
Emboss ToolsDimple Tools

Emboss Tools

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Name Station X-axis Y-axis Height
EB11 B(1-1/4) 0.5 0.563 0.089
EB12 C(2) 1.56 0.69 0.067
EB13 C(2)   .375 Flat 0.167
EB14 B(1-1/4)   .210 Flat .157
EB15 C(2) .983 Flat .483 Flat 0.2
EB16 B(1-1/4)   .54 Flat 0.07

*if an emboss tool has an X dimension shown, it is a non-round feature (e.g. obround or square)

Name Station Y-axis Height
EB21 C(2) .706 Flat 0.1
EB22 C(2) .500 Flat 0.179
EB23 D(3-1/2) .750 Flat 0.34
EB24 B(1-1/4) .375 Flat  0.1
EB25 B(1-1/4) 0.458 Flat 0.037
Name Station X-axis Y-axis  Height
EB31 C(2)   .628 Flat 0.209
EB32 C(2) 1.00 Flat .300 Fat 0.17
EB33 B(1-1/4)   0.49 Flat 0.065
EB34 B(1-1/4)   .28 Flat 0.07

*if an emboss tool has an X dimension shown, it is a non-round feature (e.g. obround or square)

Name Station X  Y  H
EB41 C(2) 1.161 0.768 0.118
EB42 C(2)   0.984 Flat 0.315
EB43 B(1-1/4)   .421 Flat 0.146
EB44 B(1-1/4) .550 Flat .354 Flat 0.108

*if an emboss tool has an X dimension shown, it is a non-round feature (e.g. obround or square)

Name Station Y  H
EB51 B(1-1/4) .473 Flat 0.2
EB52 B(1-1/4) 0.375 0.028
EB53 C(2) 1.188 Flat 0.2
Name Station Y  H
EB61 B(1-1/4) .245 Flat 0.1
EB62 B(1-1/4) .512 Flat .106
Name Station Y  H
EB71 C(2) 1.000 Flat 0.11
EB72 C(2) 1.106 0.15

Dimple Tools

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Name Station Depth Height
D11 B(1-1/4) 0.145 0.02
D12 B(1-1/4) 0.456 0.096
D13 B(1-1/4) 0.157 0.098
D14 B(1-1/4) 0.153 0.026
Name Station Depth Height
D41 B(1-1/4) .070 Flat 0.03
D42 A(1/2) 0.181 0.041

Extrusion

An extrusion feature involves extending a section of the metal outward or inward to create a protrusion, often used to accommodate fasteners, increase strength, or provide a means for alignment and spacing.

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Name Station Internal Diameter Height
EX11 B(1-1/4) 0.098 0.036
EX12 B(1-1/4) 0.130 0.039
EX13 B(1-1/4) 0.087 0.04
Name Station Internal Diameter Height
EX21 B(1-1/4) 0.136 0.082
EX22 B(1-14) 0.106 0.053
Name Station Internal Diameter Height
EX31 B(1-1/4) 0.145 0.136
EX32 B(1-1/4) 0.283 0.14
Name Station Internal Diameter Height
EX41 B(1-1/4) 0.213 0.083
Name Station Internal Diameter Height
EX61 B(1-1/4) 0.236 0.102
EX62 B(1-1/4) 0.22 0.106

Half-Shear

A half-shear feature is a partially cut and lifted section that creates a small protrusion or indentation, providing a mechanical stop, locating post, or additional support without cutting through the entire material thickness.

Download half-shear CAD files

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Name Station Diameter Height
HS11 B(1-1/4) 0.059 0.018
Name Station Diameter Height
HS21 B(1-1/4) 0.188 0.03
Name Station Diameter Height
HS61 B(1-1/4) 0.157 0.052
Name Station Diameter Height
HS71 B(1-1/4) 0.236 0.06
HS72 B(1-1/4) 0.055 0.06
HS73 B(1-1/4) 0.228 0.06
HS74 B(1-1/4) 0.25 0.06
HS75 B(1-1/4) 0.163 0.06

Louver

A louver feature is an array of slits with raised edges, created by cutting and bending the material, designed to allow airflow, and heat dissipation while restricting direct lines of sight or environmental exposure.

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Name Station Width Depth Height
L11 D(3-1/2) 2.06 0.48 0.24
L12 D(3-1/2) 2.732 0.488 0.24
L13 B(1-1/4) 0.5 0.111 0.059
Name Station Width Depth Height
L21 D(3-1/2) 2.06 0.48 0.24
Name Station Width Depth Height
L31 D(3-1/2) 1.12 0.48 0.24
L32 D(3-1/2) 2.06 0.48 0.24
Name Station Width Depth Height
L41 D(3-1/2) 2.06 0.48 0.24
Name Station Width Depth Height
L51 D(3-1/2) 2.06 0.48 0.24
Name Station Width Depth Height
L61 D(3-1/2) 2.06 min 0.625 0.25
Name Station Width Depth Height
L71 D(3-1/2) 2.5 min 0.49 0.34

Rib

A rib feature is a linear, raised structure formed into the material to enhance its strength and rigidity without adding significant weight.

Download rib CAD files

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Name Station Width Length Height
R11 B(1-1/4) 0.207 .438 min 0.035
R12 B(1-1/4) 0.246 .425 min 0.05
R13 B(1-1/4) 0.375 .700 min 0.1
R14 B(1-1/4) 0.246 0.746 0.059
R15 B(1-1/4) 0.108 .401 min 0.04
Name Station Width Length Height
R21 B(1-1/4) 0.177 .453 min 0.039
R22 C(2) 0.562 Flat .900 min 0.098
R23 B(1-1/4) 0.457 .700 min 0.182
Name Station Width Length Height
R31 B(1-1/4) 0.182 0.407 min 0.045
R32 B(1-1/4) 0.482 0.700 min 0.182
R33 B(1-1/4) 0.135 0.4 0.03
R34 C(2) 0.731 0.803 min 0.126
R35 B(1-1/4) 0.362 0.454 min 0.059
Name Station Width Length Height
R41 B(1-1/4) 0.3 0.627 min 0.135
R42 C(2) 0.394 1.022 min 0.201
Name Station Width Length Height
R51 B(1-1/4) 0.29 .536 min 0.079
R52 B(1-1/4) 0.214 .464 min 0.062
R53 B(1-1/4) 0.525 .700 min 0.182
Name Station Width Length Height
R71 B(1-1/4) 0.511 .700 min 0.187