Connective Forms

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CONNECTIVE FORMS HELP YOU PUT IT ALL TOGETHER

Challenge: Fastening or joining parts together requires a secondary process like spot welding, screwing and/or purchasing additional hardware.

Solution: Connective form tools help you assemble without screws, welds and clips using punches and dies you may already have. These tools speed manufacturing while reducing your COGs.

FASTENING MADE EASY

Assembling sheet metal parts with fasteners, welds and clips adds extra time and cost. Watch this video to see how you can punch fasteners directly into components using common forming tools. Learn how to make strong, lasting connections quickly and easily.

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CREATIVE WAYS TO JOIN PARTS

There’s no need for time consuming secondary operations when you can use forming tools to punch fasteners right in the punch press. Download this flyer for a brief overview of tools – some of which you may already own – that help you connect parts without extra steps.

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THE HOW-TO OF CONNECTIVE FORMS

Adding fasteners right to the sheet saves time and adds functionality to your part. This article in Fabricating & Metalworking explores the ins and outs of incorporating connective forms into your process.

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SLICE SECONDARY OPERATIONS WITH FORMING TOOLS

Learn how this pizza oven manufacturer dramatically reduced time and cost associated with secondary welding operations when they switched to connective forming tools in the punch press.

MAKE QUICK FASTENERS WITH FAMILIAR FORMING TOOLS
The tools you might have on your shelf can be used to speed up connecting processes. Use these and snap your parts into place.
Louver Tool

The Louver Tool from Wilson Tool has a universal holder design including a spring loaded adjusting plunger for quick and easy length adjustments without the need for shims.Available in the following styles:

Murata Wiedemann®
Thick Turret
Fab/Thin Turret
Trumpf
Half Shear

The Half Shear from Wilson Tool is an easy-to-use tool that allows you to put in shear buttons and spot welding locators to the accuracy of your punch press. Available in the following styles:

Murata Wiedemann®
Thick Turret
Fab/Thin Turret
Trumpf
Extrusion

Extrusions can be used in a broad spectrum of applications, such as self-tapping screws, cooling tube holders, air flow applications or tread plate. Available in the following styles:

Murata Wiedemann®
Thick Turret
Fab/Thin Turret
Trumpf
THESE INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS MAKE CONNECTING A SNAP
These six joining tools were created with quick, lean fastening in mind.
Lance & Form

Lance and Forms are a great tool for a variety of applications, including air flow, decoration, card guides, location markers, shear tabs, wire harnesses and clip attachments. Available in the following styles:

Murata Wiedemann®
Thick Turret
Fab/Thin Turret
Trumpf
Thread Form

A Thread Form is a great solution for eliminating secondary operations where a threaded hole is required in thin material. Available in the following styles:

Murata Wiedemann®
Thick Turret
Fab/Thin Turret
Trumpf
Thread Loop

A Thread Loop is a great solution for eliminating secondary operations where a threaded hole is required. Available in the following styles:

Murata Wiedemann®
Thick Turret
Fab/Thin Turret
Trumpf
Triple Lock

A Triple Lock Tool creates a form that is used to secure nuts and bolts in your material. Available in the following styles:

Murata Wiedemann®
Thick Turret
Fab/Thin Turret
Trumpf
Hinge Tools

Hinge tools allow you to fabricate complete panels with their own integrated hinges thereby eliminating costly hardware, fitting and line-up assembly. Available in the following styles:

Murata Wiedemann®
Thick Turret
Fab/Thin Turret
Trumpf
Zip-Tech

The Zip-Tech lance and form tool fabricates snaps to join metal parts together without time-consuming and labor intensive welding or other fastening methods. Available in the following styles:

Murata Wiedemann®
Thick Turret
Fab/Thin Turret
Trumpf
LEARN MORE TIPS AND TRICKS FOR EASY PART CONNECTING WITH PUNCH TOOLS
These additional resources will help you make more valuable connections in your joining applications.
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