TM 9-243
USING AN ALIGNMENT PUNCH
WARNING
WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
DO NOT STRIKE THIS PUNCH WITH A
HAMMER.
NOTE
The following procedure is for using an
alignment punch. This tool, unlike others,
has only one basic use.
1 Select a punch having a smaller diameter than the
smallest hole (1) to be aligned.
2 Insert tip of punch (2) through hole in part A using
only hand pressure, and move punch and part A
until you can get the tip of the punch into part B.
3
Hold the assembled parts while you remove the
punch. Proper use of an alignment punch prevents
damaging threaded parts.
4
Place screw in alined holes and tighten.
CARE OF PUNCHES
1.
Clean punches with a clean rag after each use,
3.
Store punches in racks, tool rolls, or in your tool box
2.
Apply a light coat of oil before storing.
so that the edges will not be damaged.
4.
Replace punches that have mushroomed ends.
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