Gibraltar CP-1048 Conical Pin 0.072 in Hss Nitride

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR CP-1048 is a conical pin machined from high speed steel with a nitride finish, designed for precision locating, alignment, and workholding applications in industrial and manufacturing environments. The pin measures 0.072 inches in pin diameter with an overall length of 2.5 inches. The conical head measures 0.1296 inches in head diameter and 0.0907 inches in head height. The nitride finish provides increased surface hardness and wear resistance, extending service life in repetitive-use fixtures and tooling setups. This part is installed by toolmakers, machinists, and fixture builders working with jigs, dies, and precision assembly fixtures.

Conical pins are commonly used in tooling plates, modular workholding systems, and precision jigs where repeatable part location is required. The tapered head geometry allows the pin to self-locate as components are seated, reducing setup time and improving positional consistency. This pin is suited for both light-duty and moderate-load locating tasks in machining centers, stamping dies, and assembly fixtures found in job shops and production environments.

Key Features

• High speed steel construction for hardness and wear resistance in tooling applications
• Nitride finish increases surface hardness and reduces friction at the locating interface
• Conical head geometry provides self-locating engagement for repeatable positioning
• 0.072 inch pin diameter suits compact fixture and tooling plate applications
• 2.5 inch overall length accommodates standard tooling plate depths
• Head diameter of 0.1296 inches and head height of 0.0907 inches for precise seating geometry

Compatibility

Designed as a standard conical locating pin for use in precision tooling plates, jigs, fixtures, and modular workholding systems requiring a 0.072 inch pin diameter.

Installation Notes

Conical pins are typically pressed or slipped into pre-drilled and reamed locating holes in tooling plates or fixture bodies by toolmakers or machinists. Ensure the mating hole is reamed to the correct diameter and is free of burrs and debris before installation. Disengage all machine motion and de-energize equipment before servicing or replacing locating pins in active fixtures. Avoid driving pins with impact tools, as this can damage the seating geometry or distort the hole.