In this gallery of sheet metal component images we have illustrated below just a small selection of the bespoke sheet metal work produced in our workshops in Fareham, Hampshire by bush and stud insertion via our Haeger inserter machine. The parts included here are sheet metal flush head studs, self clinch and anchor rivet bushes, self clinch stand offs, captive thumb screws, right angled fixing bushes and PCB snap top PEM fixings. These fixings come in a range of materials from stainless steel, mild steel with a zinc plated finish and black anodised suiting sheet metal materials including stainless steel, mild steel, Zintec and aluminium alloys in thicknesses from 0.7mm and upwards.
Designing sheet metal parts with press inserts presents numerous advantages in manufacturing. The incorporation of press inserts allows for increased strength and stability in the assembly, enhancing the overall structural integrity of the sheet metal components. Additionally, press inserts provide a cost-effective solution by eliminating the need for additional welding or fastening processes, streamlining production and reducing labor costs. The efficiency of assembly is further improved, as press inserts facilitate easy and precise integration during the manufacturing process. This method also allows for flexibility in design, enabling engineers to create intricate and complex sheet metal parts with added functionalities.
You can see that there is a vast range of sheet metal component applications that can be catered for with sheet metal self clinch and anchor rivet inserts from fixing points, earth studs, PCB location points, captive service screws etc.