center punch

• Ferramenta de metalurgia e marcenaria usada para criar uma pequena marca ou reentrância na superfície, geralmente para guiar a broca ou marcar com precisão o local de trabalho posterior.

A tool used in metalworking and woodworking to create a small indentation or dimple on a surface, typically to guide a drill bit or mark a precise location for further work.

1. Marking toolC1formal

   A tool used in metalworking to make a small indentation (a center mark) on a workpiece, which guides a drill bit or other tool.

   Punção de marcar

   • Use a center punch to mark the exact spot before drilling.
   • The mechanic used a center punch to create a starting point for the screw.
   • A center punch ensures the drill bit doesn't wander off the mark.

2. Action of markingC1formal

   The act of using a center punch tool to create a small dent in a surface.

   Puncionamento com punção de bico

   • Center punching the metal sheet is a crucial first step.
   • He performed a precise center punch on the steel plate.
   • The technician demonstrated the correct way to center punch a workpiece.