Cutting & Shearing
Cutting Clearance Calculator
Calculate the optimal die clearance for punching and blanking operations. Proper clearance ensures clean cuts and extends tool life.
- Per-Side Clearance: Clearance on each side of the punch.
- Total Clearance: Total diameter difference between punch and die.
- Material Specific: Different materials need different clearances.
- Tool Life: Correct clearance extends punch and die life.
Cutting Clearance Calculator
Units:
mm
%
Theory & Formulas
Cutting Clearance Guidelines:
| Material | Clearance % |
|----------|-------------|
| Soft Steel | 5-7% |
| Medium Steel | 7-8% |
| Hard Steel | 8-10% |
| Stainless | 6-8% |
| Aluminum | 4-6% |
For Punching: Die = Punch + 2 × Clearance
For Blanking: Punch = Die - 2 × Clearance
| Material | Clearance % |
|----------|-------------|
| Soft Steel | 5-7% |
| Medium Steel | 7-8% |
| Hard Steel | 8-10% |
| Stainless | 6-8% |
| Aluminum | 4-6% |
For Punching: Die = Punch + 2 × Clearance
For Blanking: Punch = Die - 2 × Clearance