{"product_id":"universal-punch-1180-6-lobe-tx-penetration-gauge","title":"Universal Punch #1180 6-Lobe (TX) Penetration Gauge","description":"\u003csection class=\"up1180-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"up1180-hero-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"up1180-kicker\"\u003eUniversal Punch Corp. | Precision Gaging\u003c\/span\u003ePrecision penetration gaging for internal 6-Lobe (TX) recess head screws. Designed to verify minimum acceptable recess form and depth with a repeatable inspection method for production and quality environments.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"up1180-hero-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"up1180-chip\"\u003eInternal 6-Lobe (TX) Recess\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"up1180-chip\"\u003eTXF-809 \/ TMF-809\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"up1180-chip\"\u003eSizes T4 – T100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"up1180-chip\"\u003eNIST Traceable\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"up1180-actions\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"up1180-btn up1180-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universalpunch.com\/get-quote\/\"\u003eRequest a Quote\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"up1180-btn up1180-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universalpunch.com\/contact-us\/\"\u003eSpeak With Engineering\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"up1180-note\"\u003eInch or metric dial indicators are available. SPC-compatible digital indicators are available on request.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"up1180-stats\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"up1180-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"up1180-stat-label\"\u003eProduct Family\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"up1180-stat-value\"\u003ePenetration Gages\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"up1180-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"up1180-stat-label\"\u003eDrive System\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"up1180-stat-value\"\u003e6-Lobe (TX)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"up1180-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"up1180-stat-label\"\u003eInspection Focus\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"up1180-stat-value\"\u003eMinimum Form and Depth\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"up1180-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"up1180-stat-label\"\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"up1180-stat-value\"\u003eT4 through T100\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"up1180-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"up1180-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"up1180-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe #1180 6-Lobe (TX) Penetration Gage is designed for inspecting internal 6-Lobe recess head screws where reliable form acceptance and depth verification are critical. This gage provides a consistent method for evaluating whether the recess geometry meets the intended dimensional requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePenetration gaging helps verify that the recess has sufficient usable form after manufacturing and finishing processes. It is especially valuable in quality control environments where repeatability, quick setup, and inspection confidence matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniversal Punch designs its gaging systems for precision manufacturing environments that require dependable calibration, long service life, and professional inspection performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"up1180-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat This Gauge Checks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"up1180-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum acceptable internal 6-Lobe recess form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecess penetration depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished part conformance in inspection workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistency across production lots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspection confidence before shipment or assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"up1180-card\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard sizes are available from T4 through T100. Use the table below to align drive size, part number, and gage reference number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"up1180-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"up1180-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDrive Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReference Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1180-04\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-TXI-809\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1180-05\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-TXI-809\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1180-06\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-TXI-809\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1180-07\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7-TXI-809\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1180-08\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-TXI-809\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1180-09\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9-TXI-809\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1180-10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-TXI-809\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1180-15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15-TXI-809\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1180-20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-TXI-809\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1180-25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25-TXI-809\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT27\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1180-27\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27-TXI-809\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1180-30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-TXI-809\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1180-40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40-TXI-809\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1180-45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45-TXI-809\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1180-50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50-TXI-809\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT55\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1180-55\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55-TXI-809\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1180-60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60-TXI-809\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1180-70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70-TXI-809\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1180-80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80-TXI-809\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1180-90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90-TXI-809\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1180-100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100-TXI-809\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"up1180-section-split\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"up1180-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStandards, Quality, and Traceability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniversal Punch builds gaging products for precision manufacturing environments where dimensional confidence and repeatability matter. The #1180 gage is referenced to TXF-809 and TMF-809 and can be ordered with inch or metric dial indicators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGage probes are heat treated, thermally stabilized, and surface treated to help maximize wear life. Long-form calibration certificates provide NIST traceability, supporting controlled inspection workflows and long-term documentation requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"up1180-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"up1180-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFastener manufacturing quality control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReceiving inspection for incoming parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished product inspection after manufacturing or coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAerospace and defense fastener verification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedical device, automotive, and industrial precision assembly programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"up1180-section-split\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"up1180-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"up1180-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecify inch or metric dial indicator when ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSPC-compatible digital indicators available on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContact Universal Punch for application guidance and quote support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"up1180-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated 6-Lobe (TX) Gages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"up1180-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#1181 6-Lobe (TX) GO Penetration Gage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#1182 6-Lobe (TX) No-Go Fallaway Gage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#1184 6-Lobe (TX) GO \/ NO-GO Gage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#1185 6-Lobe (TX) Final Inspection Gage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"up1180-cta\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNeed help selecting the right 6-Lobe inspection gage?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSend your fastener print, recess requirement, or inspection objective and the Universal Punch team can help match the correct gage configuration for your application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Universal Punch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57562060259703,"sku":"9300","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/8047\/3402\/files\/1180-PENTRATION-GAGE.jpg?v=1792091227","url":"https:\/\/mqs.co.uk\/products\/universal-punch-1180-6-lobe-tx-penetration-gauge","provider":"MQS SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}