Using an Alignment Punch

Using a Drift Punch

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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. 27-6

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