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Injection Lap Riveting

Injection Lap Riveting

A new process, injection lap riveting, is showing promise for joining dissimilar metals.
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John Sprovieri
August 3, 2021
Bus bars are an essential component of electric vehicles. This metallic strip or bar efficiently distributes electrical power from high-energy battery packs to electric motors and other devices.
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Screwdriving for Sheet Metal Assembly

Screwdriving for Sheet Metal Assembly

High-strength alloys and ever-thinner gauges are complicating the process of fastening sheet metal assemblies
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John Sprovieri
July 10, 2018
Sheet metal is still the material of choice for auto body components, white goods, electrical enclosures and other products.
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Resistance Spot Riveting

Resistance Spot Riveting

A new joining method for sheet metal combines traditional riveting with resistance spot welding.
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John Sprovieri
January 5, 2017

The need to reduce vehicle weight has spawned myriad new technologies for assembling aluminum, high-strength steel and other materials. These new technologies include self-piercing rivets, flow-drilling screws and friction-stir spot welding.


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Orbital Riveter Makes Michigan Manufacturer Leaner

Orbital Riveter Makes Michigan Manufacturer Leaner

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Jim Camillo
July 1, 2016

Lean manufacturing was not a concern for Mark DeWys in 1977 when he founded DeWys Manufacturing Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI. The focus of his one-man shop back then was the fabrication of fireplace inserts, racks and various small metal parts.


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Clinching for Sheet Metal Assembly

Clinching for Sheet Metal Assembly

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Jim Camillo
May 5, 2016

Manufacturers increasingly need to join multiple sheets of lightweight materials. Clinching can do it quickly, consistently and cost-effectively.


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Tacks for Sheet Metal Assembly

Tacks for Sheet Metal Assembly

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Jim Camillo
April 7, 2016

With specialty tack fasteners, manufacturers can quickly attach nameplates, install microelectronic components, and join thin and thick sheets of different metals.


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Fab Shop Creates Robotic Fastener Insertion Machine

February 22, 2016

MARNE, MI—Metal fabrication shop DeWys Manufacturing Inc. has developed a robotic cell that automatically installs up to eight self-clinching fasteners in sheet metal.


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rivet nuts

Assembly With Rivet Nuts

New fastener and tool designs are increasing the utility of rivet nuts.
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John Sprovieri
August 5, 2014

Automakers are increasingly using hydroformed metal tubing in vehicular structures. Compared with stamped and welded metal parts, hydroformed parts weigh less, cost less, and have a higher stiffness-to-weight ratio.


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Boeing: Wired for Success

Innovative Screwdriving Methods Address Sheet Metal Challenges

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Austin Weber
July 9, 2013

As household appliance manufacturers continue using thinner sheets of material, engineers must address new challenges and explore alternative joining solutions.


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Sheet metal joining techniques

Techniques for Joining Sheet Metal

The ongoing push for thinner sheets is challenging engineers.
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Austin Weber
June 3, 2013

Steel is not about to disappear anytime soon as the dominant material used in the home appliance industry. Unlike automakers, which are turning to aluminum, carbon-fiber composites, magnesium, plastic and other lightweight materials, steel still rules in the world of refrigerators, dishwashers and dryers.


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