The Best Way to Save Time Assembling Sheet Metal Parts - Cutting Corners Episode 7

[@sendcutsend]

Here are some of our top resources for using SendCutSend's Insert Hardware: A Guide to PEM Inserts: sendcutsend.com/blog/pem-hardware-inserts-in-sheet-metal/ Stainless Steel vs Zinc Coated Mild Steel PEM Hardware: sendcutsend.com/blog/pem-hardware-stainless-steel-vs-zinc-coated-mild-steel/ Studs, Nuts, & Standoffs Which is Best for Your Project? sendcutsend.com/blog/studs-nuts-standoffs/

[@ronadrian5539]

Please keep doing these videos to showcase all of your services practically...❤

[@sendcutsend]

That's the plan! Thanks for watching!

[@johnbarker5009]

Not only do your vids provide a whole bunch of good information, you're entertaining to watch and listen to.

[@sendcutsend]

Thanks so much for watching.

[@jimmyclaw9974]

The most underrated PEM has got to be the TPS pilot pins: solid, smooth, stainless shaft with a chamfered end. Basically a dowel pin that actually stays straight in sheet metal. I use them constantly in jigs/fixtures as locators, hard stops, even short axles.

[@finchers_garage]

Jim and Jake are the perfect personalities for these videos! Looking forward to the next video!

[@Marcus_Woodard]

Weld nuts are another great option.

[@jimmyclaw9974]

I’m surprised to hear you don’t do stainless PEMs in aluminum. My customers almost always spec SS hardware for 5052 and we’ve never had any issues with it (unless it needs to be chromated after). Makes me want to do some pushout tests. Anyway, these videos are great. I wish I could show them to my customers!

[@kylep.9395]

Do you get the Aluminum plated or coated? SS and Aluminum together can cause erosion

[@jimmyclaw9974]

@@kylep.9395 Typically the PEMs are going in after a chromate conversion (usually MIL-DTL-5541) or occasionally anodizing.

[@kylep.9395]

@@jimmyclaw9974 Probably why SCS doesn't do stainless pems in Aluminum because they don't want to add a step which adds to the consumer cost, eventually they add that option but the leadtime maybe greatly increased unless they do it in house or aquire a company that does that process.

[@carlosrios3452]

What machine do you use to press fit self clinch nuts? I'm currently using a round die and hit it with a hammer. It works okay but I know that's not the correct way to do it. Mc Master carr sells a tool for $500, would you recommend it? Thanks

[@sendcutsend]

@@carlosrios3452 we can’t giveaway all our secrets 😉 The key is consistent even pressure! Hammers are hard to keep square and precise which is needed for any pressed in hardware. Any press (manual or hydraulic) would be a better fit for a diy application. We would recommend it having a pressure gauge to know the pressure you are applying and match it to PEMs recommended pressures.

[@saschapulkowski4413]

Arbor press is an absolute must. You want even pressure on the full circumference for these to work. In an awkward position, use a decent clamp.