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Machinery and Production Equipment
News Release from: Wilson Tool International | Subject: Zip-Tech tool
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 26 September 2001
Snappy jointing solution for sheet metal
parts
A new lance and form tool for punch presses has been developed by Wilson Tool that eliminates the need for additional processes such as spot welding and riveting of sheet metal assemblies
A new lance and form tool for punch presses has been developed by Wilson Tool International that eliminates the need for additional processes such as spot welding and riveting of sheet metal assemblies The new tool designated Zip-Tech not only simplifies the production process, it will provide designers with simple solution to join dissimilar materials or coated materials together without any associated problems of surface oxidisation or toxic gases during welding
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 19 May 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Zip-Tech tool also allows in-process forming of the mechanical joint within the programmed cycle of a punch press, thus eliminating additional joining operations, risk of error, rejects and additional handling.
The tool creates a 'snap-together' mechanical joint involving overlapping tags that are very difficult to break once assembled together.
The rigid joint will be ideal for applications such as production of electrical cabinets, office furniture and display cabinets.
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