Center punch is used to

Center punch is used to

• A. Mark the surface for measurement
• B. Create a starting point
• C. Make drilling easier
• D. Remove burrs

Answer: (C)

Center punching creates a small indentation on the work surface that serves as a precise starting point for a drill. That tiny dimple gives the drill bit a defined spot to bite, helping prevent the bit from wandering off center as it begins to cut. This improves hole location accuracy and makes drilling on smooth or hard materials much more reliable. Marking a surface for measurement is done with markers or scribes, not a center punch. Removing burrs is done with a deburring tool. So the key purpose is to establish a starting point for drilling.

Center punching creates a small indentation on the work surface that serves as a precise starting point for a drill. That tiny dimple gives the drill bit a defined spot to bite, helping prevent the bit from wandering off center as it begins to cut. This improves hole location accuracy and makes drilling on smooth or hard materials much more reliable. Marking a surface for measurement is done with markers or scribes, not a center punch. Removing burrs is done with a deburring tool. So the key purpose is to establish a starting point for drilling.