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This section provides an overview for center punches as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 9 center punch manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked center punch companies as of December, 2024: 1.Veritas Tools Inc., 2.Fowler High Precision, 3.Starrett.
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A center punch is a tool used to mark the center of a hole before drilling into a material.
By striking the center punch with a hammer, a small indentation is created on the material's surface. This indentation serves as a guide for the drill bit, preventing it from slipping and ensuring accurate drilling.
Center punches are essential for tasks requiring precise hole placement, such as assembling rotating machinery like pumps. They come in various shapes and sizes, each suited to specific applications.
Center punches are versatile tools suitable for use on various materials, including metal, wood, and leather. They are primarily used for:
Center punches are specifically designed for marking purposes. Unlike pin punches, which are used to remove pins, center punches have a conical tip. They are typically made of hardened tool steel to ensure durability.
There are several types of pins, including parallel pins, tapered pins, and spring pins. In addition to punching out pins, a pin punch can also be used for insertion to push the pin firmly into the depths.
Center punches come in various types, each serving specific purposes:
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Fowler High Precision (FHP) is an American manufacturer of quality control and calibration equipment that was established in Canton, Massachusetts in 1946. From its main 78,000 sq ft manufacturing facility, the company produces various quality inspection devices including coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), micrometers, bore gauges, and optical measurement systems. Their facility compound includes a calibration laboratory and warehouse, which also stocks products from other brands such as Bowers and Baty and Sylvac. FHP products are primarily used by clients in the medical, automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing automation sectors.
The L.S. Starrett Company was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Athol, Massachusetts. The company is a manufacturer of industrial, professional, and consumer measuring and cutting tools to customers globally. The company has three general product segments: precision hand tools, gage blocks, and surface plates. Precision hand tools include depth gages, micrometers, squares, and over 15 other types of handheld measuring tools. Gage block offerings include individual blocks, sets, and accessories.
General Tools, founded in 1922, is a manufacturer and supplier of precision measurement and inspection tools based in the United States. The company has a wide network and offers a range of products for industries such as construction, woodworking, and engineering. They provide tradesmen, craftsmen and DIYers around the world with a broad assortment of specialized tools that enhance productivity, inspire creativity, accelerate a side hustle or simply help check items off the task list around the house. Their tools can be found in hardware, mass retail, farm/ag and specialty stores, as well as online.
Veritas Tools Inc., founded in Ottawa, Canada in 1985, is a manufacturer of Carving Tools, Chisels, Dowel, Tenon, and Plug Cutters. The company's product portfolio includes Drilling Jigs, Joinery Saws, Marking Tools, Scraping Tools, and Miniature Tools and it has 1250 products and more than 100 patents in lines that include woodworking planes, sharpening equipment, and marking and measuring tools. The company also provides services such as design and prototyping through machining, quality assurance, and assembly.
Ace Hardware, established in 1924 under the name Ace Stores, is an American hardware distributor with its headquarters located in Oak Brook, Illinois. The company offers a diverse selection of hardware and home improvement products, including building materials, electrical items, power tools, plumbing and garden equipment, and housewares. Ace Hardware operates as a retailer-owned cooperative which allows each store to customize its inventory and services to suit the specific needs of its local community. Ace Hardware received the J.D. Power award for "Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Home Improvement Retail Stores" for the 15th time in 16 years as of 2022.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Veritas Tools Inc. |
30.0%
|
| 2 | Fowler High Precision |
20.0%
|
| 3 | Starrett |
20.0%
|
| 4 | KEN'S CUSTOM IRON |
10.0%
|
| 5 | General Tools & Instruments LLC. |
8.0%
|
| 6 | ALLY Tools and Parts. |
4.0%
|
| 7 | Reid Supply |
4.0%
|
| 8 | KM Tools |
2.0%
|
| 9 | Ace Hardware |
2.0%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the center punch page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
|
5 | 100.0% |
