Recent developments in flat-clinching

Gerstmann, Thoralf; Awiszus, Birgit

doi:10.1016/j.commatsci.2013.07.013

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“…Recently, a new development in clinching joining technology was proposed [44]. Conventional clinching technology cannot be used for visual rejoins or functional surfaces (e.g., sliding surfaces) because of the prominence of the joints.…”

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“…In addition, it was found that the curing of the adhesive was very important in order to obtain the required strength of the joints. This new technology needs more investigation and more studies especially on the numerical simulation of the adhesives, and the modification of the tool geometries [44].…”

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“…16 The designed tool for TOX-TWIN Point joining method [43] Fig . 17 Schematic drawings for the flat clinching principle [44] Int J Adv Manuf Technol Aluminum alloy 6063 with a thickness of 0.8 mm. The mechanical properties of the AL 6063 alloy were obtained from a different study by Lee et al [24].…”

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Clinching process for joining dissimilar materials: state of the art

Eshtayeh

Hrairi

Mohiuddin

2015

Int J Adv Manuf Technol

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Clinching is a method for mechanically joining sheet metal of different thickness and properties in which the two plates to be joined undergo plastic deformation. The clinching process is established by connection or joining using simple tools: a punch and a die. This method has different characteristics compared to thermal joining methods, such as spot welding, including low purchase and operating costs, little preparatory work, safe and environmentally friendly, interesting mechanical properties, reproducibility, and durability. In this article, a brief review of traditional joining methods for dissimilar materials and the clinching process are illustrated in greater detail. In addition, the article looks to guide researchers for future work by identifying weaknesses of the current processes as well as potential for valuable contributions in the field of clinching.

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Clinching process for joining dissimilar materials: state of the art

Eshtayeh

Hrairi

Mohiuddin

2015

Int J Adv Manuf Technol

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“…different metals [14][15][16], metalpolymer [17,18], metal-wood [19] and metal-composites [20]. This process involves the adoption of simple equipment mainly consisting in a punch (circular or rectangular) and a die (which may be round-grooved, round split [21], flat [16,22,23] or shear [24]).…”

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Joinability of different thermoplastic polymers with aluminium AA6082 sheets by mechanical clinching

Lambiase

2015

Int J Adv Manuf Technol

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The joinability of different rigid thermoplastic polymers with aluminium AA6082-T6 alloy sheets by mechanical clinching is investigated. The polymers were heated using a convective source prior of clinching. Experimental tests were conducted by varying die geometry and preheating time. The joinability window for different thermoplastic polymers including polystyrene (PS), polycarbonate (PC) and poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) was determined. The mechanical behaviours of clinched connections were assessed by means of single lap shear tests. To understand the effect of process parameters on the mechanical behaviours of clinched joints, dimensional analysis was also carried out. It was turned out that mechanical clinching could be successfully employed for joining thermoplastic polymer sheets with aluminium sheets being characterized by a very short processing time and producing high strength joints as compared to competitive technologies. The formability of the aluminium alloy and the toughness of the polymer component are crucial for the success of the process. However, even materials with reduced formability were joined by modifying conveniently the preheating time and die geometry.

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“…The future trend is towards "intelligent" light weight construction, which means that for each produced part, the most suitable material regarding: functionality, durability, production, and costs are used [1]. Hot-dip galvanised steel sheets with their corrosion resistance are useful to improve life of car bodies.…”

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Joining three car body steel sheets by clinching method

2016

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Abstract:The optimization of a car body in terms of cost can be achieved by using different materials in various positions of the car in order to utilize specific properties of each different material. Resistance spot welding is the most used method of joining in car body production, but it is not always easy or even possible to join some combination of materials by this method. Clinching is an alternative method to spot welding, as a combination of drawing and forming. The research is focused on the evaluation of clinched joints' properties using shearing test and metallographic observation of material structure.

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Recent developments in flat-clinching

Cited by 85 publications

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Clinching process for joining dissimilar materials: state of the art

Clinching process for joining dissimilar materials: state of the art

Joinability of different thermoplastic polymers with aluminium AA6082 sheets by mechanical clinching

Joining three car body steel sheets by clinching method

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