Clinching Sheet Metal
Clinching Sheet Metal
(OP)
I am looking for a system of seam joining 2 layers of Mild Steel(each layer 1mm thick). Currently this is done with a "Tox" portable clincher but as the length of the joint is 6 metres, (18 feet approx)and the machine only does one clinch at a time, the time involved is excessive. For various reasons the use of seam welding or adhesives is not practical. The joint is generally located 2-4 inches in from the edge of the material.
Is anyone aware of a practical system of creating a long joint using some sort of mechanical zipping/clinching. I am trying to avoid consumables. I guess the ideal solution would be some sort of power tool that would travel along the edge of the material and create the joint.
Anyone any ideas?
David
Is anyone aware of a practical system of creating a long joint using some sort of mechanical zipping/clinching. I am trying to avoid consumables. I guess the ideal solution would be some sort of power tool that would travel along the edge of the material and create the joint.
Anyone any ideas?
David





RE: Clinching Sheet Metal
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Clinching Sheet Metal
If you are using TOX clinching I presume you have access to the back of the sheet. You may be able to use a pipe lock. The link I have posted especially page 179 should give you some ideas about joining sheet metal. The joints shown are:- Drive, Pipe lock, Standing seam, Pittsburgh, and snap-lock.
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