Article | 13.07.21

A100 product series setting heads for in-die automation

Several standardized setting heads for in-die automation are available for clinching fasteners such as clinch nuts and studs, rivet nuts and glide bearings. The setting depends on the processing direction and joining process of the fastener.

A100 setting heads clinching fasteners overview
Illustration of different A100 setting heads for clinch nuts, clinch studs, rivet nuts and slide bearings

Fully automatic, process-safe assembly of clinching and self-piercing fasteners

Setting heads for in-die automation enable a fully automatic, process-safe assembly of clinching and self-piercing fasteners. Various materials such as thin and thick metal sheets and plastic can be processed in-die with setting heads optimized for this purpose. Different processing directions like vertically up and down, horizontally and vertically, and even angular positions are possible depending on the application type. Processing in a single working step is made without and with pre-punching for various clinching fasteners.

Operation functions of the setting heads in stamping and forming tools in general

The setting head is integrated into the stamping and forming tool. According to requirements, one or several setting heads are installed into the tool and synchronized with the tool movement. The master control system enables the setting operation. The processing begins when the fastener is in the correct setting position only. The feeding system and the electrical components are located outside the dangerous area of the tool. The fasteners are transferred to a feed hopper with a large capacity.

Application examples

PAB setting head for glide bearings

Compound and installed in the press with a pre-flanging tool.

A100 PAB setting heads bearings fasteners pressing flanging tools
A100 PAB setting head in a press

PAN setting head for clinch nuts, rivet nuts, self-piercing nuts

The images show processing from the top and the bottom of the press, with additional showing of processable interfering edges.

AUTORIV A100 setting heads clinching fasteners press-in nuts
A100 PAN setting head in a press

Setting head FHS for clinch studs

View from the top - processing of studs in the press.

MDS setting head FHS clinch studs technology blog
A100 FHS setting head in a press

Additional versions of setting heads for clinching fasteners and ball studs

Various setting heads are available depending on the installing position and fasteners.

A100 setting heads clinching fasteners rivet ball studs
A100 setting heads for clinching fasteners and ball studs

Press automation advantages

Custom solutions for progressive and trasfer dies

In addition, we offer further variations for a customer-specific use. Customized special solutions are available for your specific needs, such as:

  • Adjustment to a special fastener
  • Adaptation to existing custom tools
  • Individual processing direction and feeding of fasteners

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