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sive fastening methods, producing an unbreakable joint even in dis- similar materials.
Extrusion
Function: Produces screw holes, tube holders and locators, and doubles as a connector.
Benefit: When paired with a round hole, the extrusion snaps and locks two parts in place.
Scratch
Function: Designed for sheet stopping and as a weld locator.
Benefit: Scrapes material into
material, leaving no holes or marks on the opposite side.
Bridge
Function: Used for parts that require dividers, ventilation or wire tie-downs.
Benefit: Doubles as an efficient sheet-topping solution.
Cluster
Function: With two to 120-plus tips per punch, makes holes with each stroke of the machine.
Benefits: Less time required for punching and managing sheet stretch. Combats sheet distortion and oil canning that can result from perforation applications. Add a back-bending die to reduce dis- tortion further.
Louver
Function: Creates louvers for airflow or ventilation applications. Benefit: Also can be used to cre- ate stops in less time and for less
money than using jigs or fixtures.
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With two to 120-plus tips per punch, perforating with cluster tools is fast and efficient.
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Fabrication: Punch Press
Function: Aids in assembly and reduces the need for jigs and fixtures.
Benefit: An additional stopping option.
Multi-Scribe
Function: Offers an unlimited range of sheet-marking options.
Benefits: Used for both sheet scribing and dot-matrix marking on a range of materials, eliminating the need to change tools each time produce a different mark. MF
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