Versatile

Stronger! Not Longer

Rigid, Long-Lasting Positive Pick-Up Pilots

Dayton Versatile and Kommercial Compact Positive Pick-Up Pilots --- mounted in a guided stripper --- provide exceptional resistance to lateral deflection. A typical longer pilot can have several inches of exposed, unsupported surface and be susceptible to added sideways movement, stress, and wear. Dayton Compact Pilots are rigid during use; last longer; and are ideally suited for high-demand manufacturing applications.

Designer's Choice
In specifying die set components, designers have typically chosen so-called standard length pilots for most high-demand applications. In recent years, however, they have begun specifying shorter length pilots --- especially in larger die set configurations. Longer pilots have two or more inches of unsupported surface that is susceptible to deflection. As bending or forming takes place, this lateral deflection can create excessive forces on the pilot. Often, the strength of the pilot --- as well as the function of the other die set components --- is compromised.

Dayton Compact Pilots
Dayton Compact Pilots provide virtually no unsupported surface that is susceptible to sideways movement, stress, or wear. Pilots --- which are mounted in a guided stripper --- always maintain the proper extension, and there is no need to move or adjust the pilot during regrinding.

Surface Treatments
Dayton Compact Pilots can be treated to increase hardness, improve wear, etc.

  • DayTiN® (XNT) --- a hard-as-carbide (Vickers 2300) PVD coating that provides excellent lubricity when used with a lubricant.
  • TiCN (XCN) --- a harder-than-carbide (Vickers 3000), very thin PVD film that provides superior hardness and extraordinary abrasive wear resistance.
  • DayTAN® (TiAlN) --- an ultra-hard (Vickers 3400), high-aluminum PVD coating that absorbs shear stress and provides high-temperature toughness.

Standard Alterations
The following are standard alterations available on all Dayton Compact Pilots:

  • XP --- P dimension smaller than standard
  • XBR --- L1 other than standard
  • XL --- Overall length shorter
  • XT --- Thinner head than standard
  • TT --- Precision head thickness
  • XH --- Reduced head diameter
  • XD --- Reduced shank diameter

 

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