Features
- Threadless connection allows setting up punch and die without the weight of the hydraulic tool
- Punches up to 10 gauge mild steel
- Punches up to 12 gauge stainless steel
- Laser-etched size marking for easy identification
- Includes one draw stud (long version)
Specifications
| Size | 7/16 in. |
| Material Capacity | Up to 10 gauge mild steel; up to 12 gauge stainless steel |
| Compatibility | Designed for use with the DCE600 20V MAX Hydraulic Knockout Tool (sold separately) |
| Connection | Threadless connection to tool |
| Markings | Laser-etched size markings |
| Included | (1) 7/16 in. Knockout Draw Stud (Long) |
| Warranty | Not eligible for warranty |
| Sku | DCE600DS118L |
| Version | Long |
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Draw stud used with a hydraulic knockout tool to install a punch and die system. The stud's threadless connection lets the punch and die be set up without the weight of the hydraulic tool. Intended for punching thin-gauge metals and includes laser-etched size markings for identification.
Project Ideas
Business
On-Site Knockout Service for Trades
Offer a mobile service to electricians, solar installers, and industrial techs to punch conduit, cable gland, and control cutouts in panels, combiner boxes, and MCC doors. The threadless setup speeds layout overhead or in tight spaces, and punching maintains paint and enclosure ratings better than drilling.
Custom Pre-Punched Enclosures
Sell configurable NEMA and junction enclosures with pre-punched holes based on customer CAD/templated layouts. Use the DCE600 knockout system with the 7/16 in. draw stud for repeatable, burr-minimized cutouts in 10 ga mild steel and 12 ga stainless, shipped ready for assembly.
Food Truck and Kiosk Outfitting
Provide stainless panel modifications on-site for food trucks, kiosks, and commercial kitchens—install cable glands, switches, pass-throughs, and sensor ports. Punching in 12 ga stainless yields clean edges that meet hygiene and finish expectations.
HVAC/Ductwork Upgrade Service
Partner with HVAC shops to add sensor ports, balancing damper holes, and access openings in sheet-metal ductwork and equipment panels. Punching reduces distortion on thin-gauge metal and shortens install time versus drilling and deburring.
Rental + Training Micro-Business
Rent a complete knockout kit (DCE600 driver, punches/dies, and draw studs) with quick-start training for weekend fabricators and small contractors. Offer optional templating services and consumables; the easy, threadless setup lowers the learning curve and increases customer success.
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Custom Vehicle Control Panels
Fabricate clean, professional switch and gauge panels for cars, motorcycles, and boats by punching precise holes for toggles, 22 mm pushbuttons, indicator lights, and USB ports in 10 ga mild steel or 12 ga stainless. The threadless setup lets you position the punch/die on thin panels without holding the hydraulic driver, making tight dashes and consoles easier to work on.
Backlit Perforated Wall Art
Design geometric or typographic patterns by punching arrays of holes in mild steel sheets, then mount LED strips behind for a modern, backlit look. The laser-etched size marking helps keep consistent hole sizes across the pattern, and punching preserves the clean edge needed for crisp lighting effects.
Smoker/Grill Vent Mods
Upgrade BBQ smokers and grills with precise vent arrays, thermometer and probe ports, and cable gland holes in 10 ga mild steel lids and doors. Punching creates low-burr holes that seal better with dampers and grommets than drilled holes.
Pedal and Synth Enclosures
Build guitar pedal boxes or modular synth panels with accurate cutouts for 1/4 in. jacks, pots, and footswitches in thin-gauge steel. The threadless connection simplifies setup on small enclosures so you can align punches exactly to printed templates.
Modern House Number Plaque
Create a layered steel address plaque by punching dots to form numerals or decorative accents, then backing with contrasting material. Stainless up to 12 ga offers weather resistance and a clean, professional finish.