A prick punch having angle of taper 60° is used for _____.

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  1. punching marks for holes to be drilled
  2. witness marks on scribed lines
  3. locating hole position
  4. locating divider points

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Option 2 : witness marks on scribed lines
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Explanation:

  • Punches are used in order to make certain dimensional features of the layout permanent.
  • There are two types of punches. They are made up of high carbon steel, hardened and ground.

 Punch

 Point Angle

 Application

 Center   Punch

 90°

This is used for locating the center of the holes. The wide punch mark gives a good seating for starting the drill.

 Prick/Dot   Punch

 30°

 It is used for making light punch marks needed to   positive dividers

Prick/Dot Punch

 60° 

These punches are used to make witness marks on scribed lines. This makes it easier to see accurate marking out lines.

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