Features
- Cuts up to 10 gauge mild steel and 12 gauge stainless steel
- Splits slugs to simplify punch and die disassembly
- Laser-etched markings to identify sizes
- Threads onto a draw stud for punch and die setup (draw stud sold separately)
Specifications
| Punch Size | 1-1/2 in |
| Material Capacity | Up to 10 gauge mild steel; up to 12 gauge stainless steel |
| Sku | DW-DCE600112P |
| Mpn | DCE600112P |
| Upc Gtin | 885911796378 |
| Product Type | Knockout Punches & Dies |
| Shipping Weight | 0.73 lb |
| Compatibility | Requires compatible hydraulic knockout tool and draw stud (sold separately) |
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Punch designed to create 1-1/2 inch conduit holes. Intended to cut up to 10 gauge mild steel and up to 12 gauge stainless steel when used with a compatible hydraulic knockout tool (sold separately). Includes laser-etched size markings for identification.
Project Ideas
Business
Custom Enclosure Pre-Punch Service
Offer batch punching of 1-1/2 in conduit knockouts in junction boxes, control panels, and NEMA enclosures. Provide layout templates and fast turnaround for electricians, HVAC, solar, and automation shops. Market on lead times and clean, burr-free holes up to 10 ga mild and 12 ga stainless.
Mobile On-Site Knockout Crew
Equip a service van with a hydraulic knockout driver, draw studs, and this 1-1/2 in punch to modify existing installations on-site. Ideal for retrofits where drilling is impractical. Bill per hole plus travel; emphasize speed and reduced risk to live infrastructure.
EV Charger Conduit Prep Kits
Pre-punch backplates and small enclosures with 1-1/2 in entries sized for common EV charger conduit runs. Sell kits with grommets, strain reliefs, and weatherproof hubs. Target electricians and homeowners for clean installs.
Office Cable Pass-Through Hardware
Manufacture steel and stainless desk grommet plates with 1-1/2 in openings, bundled with rubber inserts and cable brushes. Sell B2B to millwork shops and office furniture dealers; offer branding via laser etch.
Upcycled Slug Products
Turn split slugs into coasters, keychains, and branded tokens. Deburr, finish, and stamp client logos. Market as sustainable, industrial swag; sell wholesale to breweries, makerspaces, and tech firms.
Creative
Industrial Pendant Lamp Shades
Punch 1-1/2 in vent patterns in thin mild steel cylinders or flat panels to create perforated lamp shades. Use the split slugs as decorative accents or spacers. Finish with black oxide or brushed stainless for a modern industrial look. Requires the compatible hydraulic driver and draw stud.
Desk Cable Grommet Plates
Make clean 1-1/2 in pass-throughs in stainless or mild steel plates to drop into desk cutouts. Add rubber grommets or 3D-printed inserts for cable management. Sell sets in different finishes; laser-etch icons near each hole for tidy routing.
Planters with Drainage and Labels
Punch 1-1/2 in drainage holes in stainless canisters or fabricated boxes and back them with mesh. Deburr and polish the split slugs, then stamp herb names and stake them as plant markers for a cohesive set.
Geometric Wall Art Panels
Create repeating 1-1/2 in hole patterns in mild steel sheets for a minimalist wall panel. Mount LEDs behind select holes for a constellation effect. Arrange the split slugs into a shadowbox piece for a complementary set.
Wind Chimes and Mobiles from Slugs
Clean, tumble, and polish the split slugs, then rejoin pairs with small jump rings to form multi-tier mobiles. Mix stainless and mild steel for tonal variety; clear coat to prevent rust.