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The centre punch is made form mild steel with the point hardened and tempered so that it withstands impact with the material it is marking. It is normally used to mark the centre of a hole to be drilled either by hand or on the drilling machine.
The dot punch is a lighter and thinner version of the centre punch and is used basically for the same job. However, it is more accurately as the dot produced is smaller.
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DevinA center punch is used to mark the center of a hole before drilling, while a dot punch is used to create small indentations for precision marking or layout work. Center punches have a sharper point and are typically used on metal surfaces, whereas dot punches have a flat tip and are used on softer materials like wood or plastic.
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