The present invention provides a punch press which enables cartridges to be easily replaced so that the replacement of the cartridges allows the use of a large number of tools, which enables tools in the cartridges to be quickly indexed, and which allows the accuracy of punching to be easily improved. Low levels of an oxidizing agent containing one or more peroxy-functional group can be used along with a novel ligand to effectively polish noble metal substrates. If read-out errors are detected in reproducing non-audiovideo data, linear replacement algorithm is applied to the corresponding defective sectors. One or more radical species in a substantially low energy state can react with the silicon-containing precursors to form the silicon carbide film.