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7.7 Clinching
Clinching is a joining process which is used to join sheet metal
without additional materials. It can be classified either as a joining
process or as a forming process, as the joint is made by forming
the material.
Repair instructions
– Start by making separating cuts where necessary.
– Remove old flange by stripping it off.
– Align remaining flange.
Note
Set riveting tool to material thickness for all operations.
– Detach damaged part (use a chisel if necessary).
– Match up new parts and fit solid rivets or pop rivets as specified
in Body Repairs workshop manual.
Equipment
Only equipment which is listed as approved in the workshop
equipment catalogue may be used.
General InformationBody Repairs, General Body Repairs - Edition 04.2018
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