A Cleveland, OH, precision metalformer solves a unique in-die insertion challenge by working with its vendor to custom-design a sensor-laden die and special pin-feed system to avoid time-consuming and costly secondary operations. In-die fastener installation eliminates secondary operations that add labor costs, diminish quality and restrict throughput. While in-die insertion finds widespread use throughout the metalforming industry primarily for larger fasteners in the M8 to M10 range, a recent atypical application, using microfasteners, illustrates how creativity and custom engineering can allow the process to be scaled down to the most precise of applications.
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