Introduction to Tog-L-Loc®
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An overview of BTM’s Tog-L-Loc ® sheet metal clinching system.

(pronounced: tog-uhl-lŏk) Tog-L-Loc® is BTM Corporation’s patented sheet metal clinching process. A special punch and die are used to form a strong interlocking joint within the metals themselves. The result of the process is a round, button shaped extrusion on the die side of the assembly, and a small cylindrical cavity on the punch side. The joint is comprised wholly of the sheet metals that were joined -no additional fasteners or welding is required. In fact, Tog-L-Loc® often replaces these traditional fastening techniques in an assembly, due to the repeatability and cost-effectiveness...

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atural Benefits The Tog-L-Loc® process is ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY Clean ● Low Energy Consumption ● Low Noise Emissions With concern for the environment becoming a major factor in consumer buying decisions around the world, it is now more important than ever to consider using assembly processes which are environmentally friendly. BTM’s Tog-L-Loc® sheet metal joining system can be very environmentally friendly, especially when the process is conducted by ”green” production equipment. This is because Tog-L-Loc® is a cold forming clinch process. In other words, there are no sparks, fumes, or...

Tog-L-Loc® works independent of, and often replaces spot welding and riveting YOU CAN $AVE MONEY BY SWITCHING TO TOG-L-LOC® Spot Welding has a number of disadvantages when compared with Tog-L-Loc®.. To name just a few, welding can burn pre-painted or pre-coated surfaces, it creates toxic fumes from galvanized metals, and it can be difficult to effectively join aluminum. Tog-L-Loc® on the other hand can join metals with a range of coatings and keep them intact, Tog-L-Loc® does not emit harmful heat or noxious fumes even when joining galvanized metal, and tooling is available to clinch a...

Hood Latch DID YOU KNOW ... The hood, decklid, and other components can be joined with Tog-L-Loc®? Volvo is a trade name/trade mark of its respective owner. Tog-L-Loc® is a viable alternative to spot welding or external fasteners on a number of automotive components. Tog-L-Loc® has been used for years to join a variety of parts including gas tank straps, exhaust shields, sunroof frames, package trays, brake pedal brackets, engine components, window trim, air conditioning components, air bag components, and more. Contact BTM to see if Tog-L-Loc® is right for your application. Package Tray...

Tog-L-Loc® in the Automotive Industry With today’s competitive manufacturing environment, automakers and their suppliers are looking for ways to cut costs without sacrificing quality, and Tog-L-Loc® has proven to be effective in doing just that. Since the 1980’s, Tog-L-Loc® has assisted in the assembly of vehicles from all around the world by clinching a wide range of components, which include examples shown on these two pages. Aluminum, Contact today pre-painted metals, dissimilar metal combinations, and even galvanized to schedule a sample of your steel can easily be joined using the...

Is your part made out of Galvanized Steel? Galvanized coating is no problem for Tog-L-Loc®! Galvanized steel is popular in the HVAC industry, but welding it is a health hazard. Perhaps because of this, traditional fasteners such as screws, bolts, and rivets have become a popular method to join galvanized parts over the years. Unfortunately the increased cost of using these fasteners in your assembly process deducts from your overall profits... So how then can you join your galvanized parts safely, effectively, and without the increased costs associated with the use of external fasteners?...

Tog-L-Loc® in the HVAC Industry From furnace cabinets to sheet metal ductwork, Tog-L-Loc® can help decrease your assembly costs. A viable & inexpensive alternative to traditional fastening methods, Tog-L-Loc® uses virtually no external fasteners, requires no welds, and produces virtually no scrap which saves you time and money. Furthermore the Tog-L-Loc® process produces strong vibration resistant joints, helping to ensure that your products stay assembled for years to come. Need extra strength? Tog-L-Loc® can be combined with a variety of adhesives to create a stronger joint. Is your part...

| Building Supply Industry Garage Doors Gabled Vents... Tog-L-Loc® in Construction/Hardware Supply... Tog-L-Loc® produces strong vibration resistant joints which can be checked non-destructively using a simple gauge or calipers. This saves you money, as does the fact that it is common that Tog-L-Loc® tooling can withstand more than 300,000 cycles before it needs to be serviced. With these features in mind, it is no wonder why Tog-L-Loc® is gaining popularity throughout the industry. For many years, Tog-L-Loc® has reliably and effectively joined building materials ranging from lighting...

Use Tog-L-Loc® clinching on your next project! With today’s competitive environment, reducing production costs is more important than ever, and Tog-L-Loc® can help you do this in two basic ways: Directly, by removing the recurring cost of purchasing external fasteners for your assembly process, and also by offering you cost effective production equipment that will help maximize your efficiency without breaking the bank. Versatile tools to simplify your assembly From fully automated custom designed and built machines to simple hand-operated units, BTM Corporation manufactures an impressive...

Satellite Dish Computer Case Electrical Motor - Bearing Support Automotive Battery Cable Television Shield Computer Power Supply Cabinet Heat Sink (Dissimilar Metals) BTM CORPORATION • 300 DAVIS ROAD • MARYSVILLE, MI 48040 • Tel: 810-364-4567 • Fax: 810-364-6178 • www.BTMc