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Having trouble making interlocking dovetail joints for your projects? Are you looking for punches that can punch perfect & strong dovetails into gaskets made of any pliable material? Or tools that ...Read More
AWhat are dovetail punches?
Allpax dovetail punches are designed for quickly and easily making tight, interlocking joints for a gasket of any flange width. Dovetail joints offer superior tensile strength owing to their trapezoidal shaped pins & tails that fit together like a jigsaw puzzle. This enhances the quality and workmanship of a structure or piece of furniture. In comparison to a series of nails or screws, the angles of the pins & tails are much more effective at providing structural strength.
These dovetail punches feature a tongue and groove design that fits tightly together, thus creating an interlocking joint between two pieces that resist being pulled apart in any direction, except one. This dovetail interlock guarantees a comfortable fit before compression. As soon as the gasket is under compression, the interlock seizes, eliminating any possible leak paths.
Browse through Raptor Supplies' online catalogue of Allpax dovetail punches to find the perfect tool for your needs. Made from durable & heat treated alloy steel, these Allpax dovetail punches have a finely honed cutting edge. As a result, the operator can extend the use of scrap by forming large pieces from smaller ones. Allpax dovetail punches also reduce labour cost by easily making only one cut without pre measuring, marking or scoring. They are capable of handling gaskets with thicknesses ranging from 3/4 to 3 inches. They have an open view design, so guesswork can be eliminated, since a clear view is available at all times, and waste of costly gasket materials can be significantly reduced. Allpax dovetail punches come with a padded rubber grip to offer maximum comfort during continuous operations. The operator can also use more than one piece of gasket material by dovetailing the pieces together.
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How do you use Allpax dovetail punches?< br>
Allpax dovetail punches are ideal for cutting material smaller than the gasket to be cut. To use them, simply follow the steps below:
Allpax dovetail punches are constructed in accordance with OSHA standards to ensure utmost safety and optimum performance.
Allpax dovetail punches are factory assembled, so no installation is required and they are ready for use. All an operator needs is a piece of paper or cardboard, a pencil for marking on the paper and a mallet.
It is necessary to have the right punches on hand during maintenance and repair. It is inefficient and impossible to store numerous replacement punches in your inventory. With their ability to cut 3/4 to 3 inch wide flange gaskets, Allpax dovetail punches can fabricate interlocking dovetail joints where the outside diameter of the gasket is larger than the width of the material to be cut.
One of the most prominent factors that impacts the strength and durability of a punch or chisel is the steel used in its manufacturing. Allpax dovetail punches are made from heat treated, high alloy steel, and have a working end that maintains its edge & shape for a long duration of time. They feature a hard striking end that can be struck without chipping or cracking. Before making your purchase, keep the following points in mind:
Allpax offers an entire catalogue of gasket cutters, punches, hammers, packing hooks and replacement parts, such as extension bars, cutting blades & spur gears. The Allpax punch catalogue includes hollow punches, knockout hole punches, power punches and arch punches.