What type of punch is used to drive out pins and bolts?

The type of punch specifically designed to drive out pins and bolts is a pin punch. Pin punches have a tapered end that helps to fit into the hole of the pin or bolt, allowing for effective driving without damaging the surrounding material. Their design facilitates the removal of dowel pins, roll pins, and other types of pins, as they provide precise contact that ensures the punch does not slip off.

Other types of punches, such as a ball punch, flat punch, or drift punch, serve different purposes. Ball punches can be used for creating dimples for alignment or support, flat punches are typically used for cutting or forming material edges, and drift punches are generally used for aligning or adjusting components, but they lack the specialized design needed for effectively driving out pins and bolts.