Transfer Punches & Screws

Transfer punches and screws help machinists, diemakers, and repair professionals mark existing hole locations on mating parts before drilling or machining. Common commercial uses include fixture setup, component positioning, alignment work, repairs, and layout involving threaded, drilled, or reamed holes.

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Helpful Buying Guide

Choose Transfer Tools for Accurate Layout Work

Transfer punches and transfer screw sets are designed to carry an existing hole location to a matching workpiece. Start by identifying whether the job involves a threaded hole or a drilled or reamed hole, then select the thread size or punch style that matches the work.

Visual Guide

Popular examples in this category

6-32 Transfer Screw Set6-32 Transfer Screw SetWBB9122388-32 Transfer Screw Set8-32 Transfer Screw SetWBB91223928-Piece Transfer Punch Set, 3/32 to 17/32 Inch28-Piece Transfer Punch Set, 3/32 to 17/32 InchWBB13184461/2-13 Transfer Screw Set1/2-13 Transfer Screw SetWBB912246
Use Cases

Mark locations before machining

Use these tools to transfer hole centers to mating parts for layout, fitting, repairs, fixture work, and component positioning.

How to Choose

Match the existing hole

Choose a transfer screw set for the required threaded-hole size. Choose a punch set when transferring threaded, drilled, or reamed hole locations.

Applications

Support alignment tasks

Representative uses include positioning fixtures, air cylinders, chucks, and related components during machining and repair setups.

Additional Info

Keep tools ready to use

Transfer screw sets include a combined holder and wrench. Punch sets include indexed stands to keep sizes or letters organized.

4-40 to 1/2-13Thread sizes represented

Transfer screw sets cover several common threaded-hole sizes.

3/32 to 17/32 in.Punch range represented

The 28-piece set covers this range of punch sizes.

0.0025 in.Undersize punch diameters

Undersizing supports placement within corresponding holes.

A–ZLetter punch selection

Alphabet punches support identification and marking tasks.

Comparison Guide

Compare Transfer Punch and Screw Options

Compare the available tool types by the hole condition, selection method, and organization features represented in the category.

OptionBest suited forKey represented features
Threaded transfer screw setsTransferring compatible threaded-hole locations to mating partsAvailable in 4-40, 6-32, 8-32, 1/4-20, 3/8-16, and 1/2-13; hardened screws; combined holder and wrench
Numbered-size transfer punch setTransferring threaded, drilled, and reamed hole centers across a size range28 pieces from 3/32 to 17/32 inch; 0.0025 inch undersize diameters; heat-treated tool steel; indexed stand
Alphabet transfer punch setHole-location transfer plus alphabetic marking and identificationA–Z letters; undersize diameters; heat-treated tool steel; black oxide finish; indexed stand
Planning Guide

Plan the right fit before choosing

Start With the Hole Type

Select screws for threaded holes and punches for existing holes

Transfer screw sets are intended for transferring locations from compatible threaded holes to mating parts. The represented sets support open and blind threaded-hole work. Transfer punch sets help mark centers from existing threaded, drilled, and reamed holes.

  • Use transfer screws for compatible threaded-hole sizes.
  • Use transfer punches to mark existing threaded, drilled, or reamed holes.
  • Consider whether the threaded-hole setup is open or blind.
Match the Size or Marking Need

Choose the format that fits the job

Available transfer screw examples cover 4-40, 6-32, 8-32, 1/4-20, 3/8-16, and 1/2-13 threads. The 28-piece punch set covers sizes from 3/32 to 17/32 inch, while the alphabet set provides A–Z letter punches for identification and marking work.

  • Match screw thread size to the threaded hole being transferred.
  • Use the 3/32 to 17/32 inch punch range for varied hole sizes.
  • Choose letter punches when alphabetic identification is needed.
Consider Construction and Organization

Plan for repeatable shop layout

The transfer screw sets use hardened screws for durable marking points and include a holder and wrench combination. Punch sets use heat-treated tool steel, and their indexed stands support organized selection and storage. Punch diameters are 0.0025 inch undersize to support placement within corresponding holes.

  • Hardened screws provide durable transfer points.
  • Heat-treated tool steel supports punch durability for layout tasks.
  • Indexed stands help organize punches for faster selection.
FAQ

Common questions before buying

What are transfer screws used for?

Transfer screws help mark the location of compatible threaded holes on mating parts for layout, alignment, and fitting work.

Can transfer screw sets be used with blind holes?

The represented 4-40, 6-32, 8-32, and 1/4-20 sets are described for open and blind threaded-hole use.

What holes can transfer punches mark?

The punch sets help transfer the locations of threaded, drilled, and reamed holes to a matching workpiece.

Why are punch diameters undersize?

The represented punch diameters are 0.0025 inch undersize to support placement within corresponding holes.

Helpful Buying Guide

Choose Transfer Tools for Accurate Layout Work

Transfer punches and transfer screw sets are designed to carry an existing hole location to a matching workpiece. Start by identifying whether the job involves a threaded hole or a drilled or reamed hole, then select the thread size or punch style that matches the work.

Visual Guide

Popular examples in this category

6-32 Transfer Screw Set6-32 Transfer Screw SetWBB9122388-32 Transfer Screw Set8-32 Transfer Screw SetWBB91223928-Piece Transfer Punch Set, 3/32 to 17/32 Inch28-Piece Transfer Punch Set, 3/32 to 17/32 InchWBB13184461/2-13 Transfer Screw Set1/2-13 Transfer Screw SetWBB912246
Use Cases

Mark locations before machining

Use these tools to transfer hole centers to mating parts for layout, fitting, repairs, fixture work, and component positioning.

How to Choose

Match the existing hole

Choose a transfer screw set for the required threaded-hole size. Choose a punch set when transferring threaded, drilled, or reamed hole locations.

Applications

Support alignment tasks

Representative uses include positioning fixtures, air cylinders, chucks, and related components during machining and repair setups.

Additional Info

Keep tools ready to use

Transfer screw sets include a combined holder and wrench. Punch sets include indexed stands to keep sizes or letters organized.

4-40 to 1/2-13Thread sizes represented

Transfer screw sets cover several common threaded-hole sizes.

3/32 to 17/32 in.Punch range represented

The 28-piece set covers this range of punch sizes.

0.0025 in.Undersize punch diameters

Undersizing supports placement within corresponding holes.

A–ZLetter punch selection

Alphabet punches support identification and marking tasks.

Comparison Guide

Compare Transfer Punch and Screw Options

Compare the available tool types by the hole condition, selection method, and organization features represented in the category.

OptionBest suited forKey represented features
Threaded transfer screw setsTransferring compatible threaded-hole locations to mating partsAvailable in 4-40, 6-32, 8-32, 1/4-20, 3/8-16, and 1/2-13; hardened screws; combined holder and wrench
Numbered-size transfer punch setTransferring threaded, drilled, and reamed hole centers across a size range28 pieces from 3/32 to 17/32 inch; 0.0025 inch undersize diameters; heat-treated tool steel; indexed stand
Alphabet transfer punch setHole-location transfer plus alphabetic marking and identificationA–Z letters; undersize diameters; heat-treated tool steel; black oxide finish; indexed stand
Planning Guide

Plan the right fit before choosing

Start With the Hole Type

Select screws for threaded holes and punches for existing holes

Transfer screw sets are intended for transferring locations from compatible threaded holes to mating parts. The represented sets support open and blind threaded-hole work. Transfer punch sets help mark centers from existing threaded, drilled, and reamed holes.

  • Use transfer screws for compatible threaded-hole sizes.
  • Use transfer punches to mark existing threaded, drilled, or reamed holes.
  • Consider whether the threaded-hole setup is open or blind.
Match the Size or Marking Need

Choose the format that fits the job

Available transfer screw examples cover 4-40, 6-32, 8-32, 1/4-20, 3/8-16, and 1/2-13 threads. The 28-piece punch set covers sizes from 3/32 to 17/32 inch, while the alphabet set provides A–Z letter punches for identification and marking work.

  • Match screw thread size to the threaded hole being transferred.
  • Use the 3/32 to 17/32 inch punch range for varied hole sizes.
  • Choose letter punches when alphabetic identification is needed.
Consider Construction and Organization

Plan for repeatable shop layout

The transfer screw sets use hardened screws for durable marking points and include a holder and wrench combination. Punch sets use heat-treated tool steel, and their indexed stands support organized selection and storage. Punch diameters are 0.0025 inch undersize to support placement within corresponding holes.

  • Hardened screws provide durable transfer points.
  • Heat-treated tool steel supports punch durability for layout tasks.
  • Indexed stands help organize punches for faster selection.
FAQ

Common questions before buying

What are transfer screws used for?

Transfer screws help mark the location of compatible threaded holes on mating parts for layout, alignment, and fitting work.

Can transfer screw sets be used with blind holes?

The represented 4-40, 6-32, 8-32, and 1/4-20 sets are described for open and blind threaded-hole use.

What holes can transfer punches mark?

The punch sets help transfer the locations of threaded, drilled, and reamed holes to a matching workpiece.

Why are punch diameters undersize?

The represented punch diameters are 0.0025 inch undersize to support placement within corresponding holes.

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