GM, Ford Engineers Use New Adhesives to Cut Weight

www.designnews.com | May 12, 2008

A revolution in car assembly is under way as engineers use brand-new crash-stable adhesives to reduce spot welds and cut the gauge of high-strength steels, boosting car safety.

http://www.designnews.com/article/11455-GM_Ford_Engineers_Use_New_Adhesives_to_Cut_Weight.php

Haeger fastener insertion press demos tour

www.manufacturingtalk.com | Apr 11, 2008

UK Fastener insertion press builder, Haeger, has supplied its tour demonstration bus to Shear-Form Machine Tools to demonstrate the latest insertion techniques to factories around the UK

http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/she/she165.html

Thomas Built: Driving automation

www.mmh.com | Mar 1, 2006

Productivity Award Winner in Manufacturing - With robotic work cells, conveyors, cranes and one extra large automatic guided vehicle, Thomas Built Buses took its assembly process back to school.

http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6314233.html?industryid=48537

Light Metals Update - January 2007

With average car weight increasing over the past decade – through the addition of creature comforts such as air-conditioning, air bags and larger engines – automotive manufacturers are more focused than ever on producing lighter cars that use less fuel and emit fewer greenhouse gases.

http://www.csiro.au/news/newsletters/0702_metals/story5.htm

Rivets and Fastening Systems - Crawford Products

Crawford Products has been providing rivets, rivet tools and fastening systems to a wide variety of industries since 1970. We carry only quality rivets, threaded inserts and fasteners from manufacturers like Huck, Avdel, Henrob, Emhart and Atlas.

http://www.crawfordproducts.com/

Blind Rivet, Nylon Drive Rivets, Blind & Self Piercing Rivets

www.boltproducts.com

Gesipa Fasteners and self-piercing rivets are distributed by Bolt Products.

http://www.boltproducts.com/marson/

Ariel Fasteners Ltd

Ariel Industries Plc Ariel Fasteners Ltd Supaset™ Pierce & Roll™ About Ariel Industries Ariel Fasteners Contact Us Sitemap Downloads Supaset™ Full-Roll Brake Lining Rivets Supaset™ Full- Roll Brake Lining Rivets for commercial vehicles provide substantial performance gains over conventional rivets.

http://www.arielfasteners.com/

Northwick Associates Ltd - Catalogue - Page 21 - Kellysearch.co.uk B2B Online Product Catalogues

www.kellysearch.co.uk

Application Specific Solutions Orbitform manufactures fastening and assembly equipment for many industries including: consumer, electrical, automotive and medical. This machine, for the assembly of automotive electrical components, utilizes four Adtech Model WR benchtop riveters and provides exact force and distance monitoring for self-piercing rivets. Profit from our experience and let Orbitform's impact riveting specialists guide your processl Call 1-800-957-4838 to speak to a sales engineer and to have your custom parts evaluated.

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