Jason Anton is the punching design team supervisor in charge of the turret design group at Wilson Tool International, 12912 Farnham Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN 55110, 866-752-6531, www.wilsontool.com.
Five different types of shear grinds for punch press tooling can reduce the amount of punching force required, increase tool life when side loading is not a concern, and minimize the amount of wear on the machine. Here are some tips on how to choose the correct option for a specific application.