In two-stroke clinching, the material to be joined is first deformed plastically inside a die. In a second phase, the joint is created through a squeezing between the punch and anvil outside of the die. The result is a high quality joint in terms of shape, strength and repeatability.
WHATS INCLUDED
A complete ASTRACLINCH Power Line unit consists of a compact workhead connected through a hydraulic hose to an air-over-oil pressure intensifier (booster) with automatic cycle control, ready for connection to the
factory compressed air net. An air preparation unit with pressure regulator, filter and water trap, a variety of tool kits, balancer and rotator are available as options.
FEATURES
- Clinch up to 2 layers of 16 Gauge Mild Steel (.160" or 4mm total thickness)
- All Pneumatic Operation, uses standard 90psi (6bar) shop air.
- 2 stroke clinching operation.
- Stainless Steel Ready (up to .120" (3mm) total material thickness).
- Very Close Edge Access. Center of clinch within 1/4" (6.3mm) of flange edge.