For most of us, Spot Welders would fall into this category. [mrjohngoh] had the need to join two pieces of sheet metal. Instead of purchasing a commercial unit, he set out to make his own spot welder.

One of the latest trends in clinching technology is the ability to process newer types of materials used in lightweighting ...

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Without a full understanding of the importance of these variables and their relation to one another, weak and/or ugly weld joints can result. Unfortunately, the spot-welding process often gets the ...

Clinching is a sheet metal joining process that has been used for decades. It offers a fast, clean way to join metal parts without welding or screws. In this article, we share clinching 101 knowledge ...

At my work, we make sheet metal components for the HVAC industry. I’m “pioneering” making form dies (crush die to start) with 3D printed tools. I’m trying to find information regarding ...

The joining tool is then made to spin while force is applied, which in turn generates frictional heat that subsequently joins the aluminum materials to the steel sheet metal.

This article was updated March 7, 2023. It was originally published Dec. 9, 2004. Engineers have an impressive array of ways to join two pieces of metal including adhesives, nuts and bolts, and a ...

Cutting metal flashing or sheet metal with tin snips need not be a bloody job, nor leave ragged, warped metal edges. A pair of leather gloves prevents bloodshed, and using the right tin snip for ...