Custom Hinge Selection Tool
Holes : Hole Locations
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Secondary operation
Most of the holes we punch are done as a secondary operation and are done one leaf at a time. The dimensioning guidelines shown at right should be used.
If this scheme of dimensioning will not work for your application, we can suggest other methods to meet your needs.
![](/CustomHinges/[Categories]/Holes/Hole Locations/PHinge3-HoleDimsPri-400_w.png)
Primary operation
In some circumstances (most noteably: high volume) the holes are punched as a primary operation, meaning they are punched as the hinge is being manufactured. In such cases the guidelines shown at right should be used.
![](/CustomHinges/[Categories]/Holes/Hole Locations/PHinge3-HoleDimsPatterns_w.png)
Multiple sets of dimensions and hole centers may be needed, as shown in this example.
![Hinge Guru Image](/Content/Images/customize/guru_sitting_color_200h.png)