ISO 10242-1-2011 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10242-1:2011 — Tools for pressing — Punch holder shanks — Part 1: Type A. This entry describes the ISO standard text (available as a PDF) that specifies interchangeability dimensions, tolerances, material guidance, hardness and designation requirements for Type A punch holder shanks used in press tooling.

Abstract

ISO 10242-1:2011 specifies the interchangeability dimensions and tolerances, in millimetres, of punch holder shanks with neck and flats (Type A) intended for use in press tools. The standard gives guidance on materials, specifies hardness requirements and provides rules for designation of punch holder shanks that meet the requirements.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard, confirmed at review).
• Publication date: September 2011 (ISO publication recorded in September 2011 — edition dated 2011-09).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 25.120.10 (Tools for pressing and moulding; press tooling components).
• Edition / version: Edition 3 (2011).
• Number of pages: 4.

Key bibliographic and status details above are recorded in the ISO bibliographic entry for ISO 10242-1:2011.

Scope

This part of ISO 10242 applies to Type A punch holder shanks used in tools for pressing. It defines nominal sizes, detailing of the shank geometry (neck and flats), dimensional limits and tolerances in millimetres to ensure interchangeability between manufacturers and users. It also provides guidance on suitable materials, required hardness ranges and the designation (naming/marking) system for components that comply with the standard. The document is intended for use where consistent fitting and replacement of punch holder shanks is required in stamping and pressing operations.

Key topics and requirements

• Interchangeability dimensions for Type A punch holder shanks (nominal sizes and geometry).
• Dimensional tolerances and fits expressed in millimetres.
• Design features: neck, flats, groove/turning details and toleranced profiles.
• Material guidance (recommended steels/alloys) and heat-treatment considerations.
• Specified hardness ranges and inspection/acceptance criteria related to hardness.
• Designation and marking rules for compliant punch holder shanks to support procurement and traceability.
• Compatibility with press tooling practices to enable safe, repeatable assembly and replacement.

Typical use and users

Primary users are tool and die designers, press/tooling manufacturers, toolroom engineers, production maintenance personnel, quality and inspection staff, and procurement specialists who specify or buy press-tool components. The standard is used to ensure interchangeability of spare parts, to create consistent engineering drawings and to set acceptance criteria for incoming tooling components in metal forming and stamping operations.

Related standards

ISO 10242 is a multipart series covering different shank forms. Related parts include ISO 10242-2 (Type C) and ISO 10242-3 (Type D); earlier withdrawn editions of Part 1 (1998 and 1991) were superseded by the 2011 edition. National identical/adopted versions (for example DIN ISO variants) exist that reproduce the ISO content in national catalogues.

Keywords

punch holder shank; punch shank; tools for pressing; press tooling; interchangeability dimensions; tolerances; hardness; designation; ISO 10242; Type A; stamping tooling.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10242-1:2011 is the international standard that specifies dimensional, tolerance and material/hardness requirements for Type A punch holder shanks used in press tools, enabling interchangeability between manufacturers and users.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the geometry (neck, flats and related features), nominal sizes, dimensional tolerances in millimetres, guidance on suitable materials and specified hardness ranges, plus rules for designation and marking of Type A punch holder shanks.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Toolmakers, die designers, press and tooling manufacturers, maintenance and production engineers, quality inspectors and procurement professionals who need standardised, interchangeable punch holder shanks for stamping and pressing operations.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2011 edition (Edition 3) is the published replacement of earlier editions (1998, 1991). The ISO bibliographic record shows the 2011 edition as published/confirmed; users should check with ISO or their national standards body for any amendments, confirmations or later revisions beyond the 2011 edition.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 10242 is a multipart standard addressing different shank types. Relevant companion parts include ISO 10242-2 (Type C) and ISO 10242-3 (Type D). These parts together provide standardised requirements for common punch holder shank forms used in press tooling.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Punch holder shank, punch shank, tools for pressing, press tooling, interchangeability, tolerances, hardness, ISO 10242, Type A.