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News Release from: Arnold and Shinjo | Subject: Pias piercing nut system
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 11 August 2004
Piercing nut system speeds fastening
operations
In a single operation, the Pias piercing nut system stamps a hole and connects the fastening element with the sheet metal.
I na single operation, the Pias piercing nut system stamps a hole and connects the fastening element with the sheet metal Advantages of the system include: cost savings due to the absence of a separate hole-punching operation and the simultaneous processing of several piercing nuts in one sheet metal component; the benefit of being able to integrate the system into existing production arrangements; a reduction in logistics expenses and transport distances; economies gained by the use of an adaptable technique; use with high-strength and with coated sheet metal; and no thermal influence on material properties or damage to the material
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 4 Jan 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Piercing nuts promise cost savings
Substantial installation cost savings and fastening quality are but two of the many advantages of the PIAS piercing nut system compared with more traditional welded nuts.
The Pias system, which is capable of stamping nuts to a large panel with up to 30 nuts in one stroke, can be applied to almost all shapes of components.
The nuts can be set from the top, upside down, or, for example, at an angle of 45 degrees.
Very restricted space conditions and deep-drawn components present no problem.
If an application involves series production with large piece numbers the tooling can be integrated directly into the stamping press to ensure that the component exists with the piercing nuts in place.
As regards smaller piece numbers, the C-shaped stamping unit can be integrated with robotic feeding equipment or fed manually.
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