Sheetmetaldesignservices: Hole Taper
Sheetmetaldesignservices: Hole Taper
Sheetmetaldesignservices: Hole Taper
SheetMetalDesignServices
Hole Taper
When a hole is punched, it does not have a constant radius through the entire thickness of the part. The taper in the
bottom side of the hole is relative to the die clearance. Die clearance is the difference between the punch diameter
and die diameter. It is usually about 10% of the material thickness. To get a constant diameter through the entire
material thickness the part must be drilled or machined at far more costly operation.