ISO 10242-2-2008 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10242-2:2008 — Tools for pressing — Punch holder shanks — Part 2: Type C. This international standard specifies the interchangeability dimensions and tolerances (in millimetres) for punch holder shanks of type C used in press tools; it also gives guidance on materials and specifies required hardness and designation.

Abstract

ISO 10242-2:2008 defines the dimensional system, tolerances and essential characteristics to ensure interchangeability of type C punch holder shanks for press tooling. The standard includes guidance on suitable materials and specifies hardness and marking/ designation requirements to ensure consistent fit and performance in press operations.

General information

• Status: Published (confirmed current following ISO review process).
• Publication date: 2008 (Edition 2 — publication recorded in 2008; ISO record shows publication in late 2008).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 25.120.10 (Forging equipment, presses, shears; tools for pressing).
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (2008).
• Number of pages: 4 pages (ISO bibliographic entry).

Bibliographic and lifecycle details as recorded by ISO (status confirmed as current in recent five-year reviews).

Scope

This part of ISO 10242 specifies interchangeability dimensions and tolerances, in millimetres, for punch holder shanks designated as type C for use in press tools. It applies to the geometric and dimensional features required to achieve mechanical interchangeability, provides guidance on acceptable materials, and sets hardness and designation criteria to ensure reliable performance in pressing operations. The standard is limited to type C shanks and does not replace requirements specific to individual press manufacturers beyond interchangeability and material/hardness guidance.

Key topics and requirements

• Defined interchangeability dimensions (nominal sizes and key geometrical features) and tolerances expressed in millimetres.
• Dimensional tolerancing to ensure fit between punch holder shanks type C and corresponding holders/sockets.
• Guidance on suitable materials for shanks to meet mechanical and wear requirements in press tooling.
• Specified hardness ranges and methods of designation/marking for traceability.
• Normative drawings and tables that define critical dimensions and tolerance classes for type C shanks.

Typical use and users

Used by tool and die makers, press tool designers, press manufacturers, production engineers, procurement specialists and quality engineers who need standardized dimensions to ensure interchangeability of punch holder components. Also used by standards bodies and organizations producing national/adopted versions of the ISO standard. The standard helps reduce tooling downtime and inventory complexity by ensuring compatible replacement parts.

Related standards

ISO 10242 is a multipart series covering punch holder shanks; closely related parts include ISO 10242-1 (Type A — published 2011) and ISO 10242-3 (Type D — 2008). These parts together provide standardized dimensions and requirements for the common shank types used in press tooling. For implementers, consult the other parts of ISO 10242 for additional shank forms and national adoptions or identical translations for local application.

Keywords

punch holder shank, press tools, interchangeability, shank type C, tolerances, dimensions, hardness, ISO 10242, tooling standards, press tooling

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10242-2:2008 is an ISO international standard that specifies dimensions, tolerances and basic material/hardness guidance for punch holder shanks designated as type C used in press tooling.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers interchangeability dimensions and tolerances (in millimetres) for type C shanks, guidance on suitable materials, and requirements for hardness and designation/marking; it includes the normative dimensional data required to ensure mechanical interchangeability.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Tool and die makers, press/tooling designers, maintenance and procurement teams, and standards/quality engineers who require standardized shank dimensions for manufacturing, replacement parts and ensuring interchangeability in press operations.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: Edition 2 (2008) is published and, according to ISO’s lifecycle records, was confirmed in ISO systematic reviews and remains the current edition (ISO record shows confirmation in recent reviews). Users should check national adoption notices for any national variants or amendments.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 10242 is a multipart standard. Part 1 covers Type A shanks (ISO 10242-1, later edition 2011) and Part 3 covers Type D shanks (ISO 10242-3:2008); the parts together define standard shank forms for press tooling.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: punch holder shank; type C; press tooling; interchangeability; tolerances; dimensions; hardness; tooling standards; ISO 10242.