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Tog-L-Loc® Clinch Tooling

Tog-L-Loc® Clinch Tooling

Product catalog summary

Overview: The document details the 940 Series Clinch Tooling by BTM Europe, designed for clinching sheet metal using standard dies, punches, strippers, and holders. Available sizes range from 3.0mm to 7.6mm.

Key Features:

The Tog-L-Loc® system is a patented method for creating strong, leakproof joints without welding or riveting, suitable for various industries such as automotive and furniture.
The 940 series offers robust punch retention and die features, including built-in die shields with drain holes.

Tooling Components:

Punches: Available in sizes from 3.0mm to 7.6mm, with specific tip radii for different applications.
Dies: Include standard and mini styles, designed for tight joining locations with modified die guarding.
Holders: Various styles such as round, thin, and shank punch holders, each with specific mounting requirements.

Application Process:

Submit a sample to BTM for testing.
Test for shear and peel strengths.
Contact BTM for tooling component selection.
Order the required Tog-L-Loc® or Lance-N-Loc® tooling.

Safety and Usage Notes:

Customers must provide proper safety controls and guarding.
Anvil depths are determined through testing, not material thickness.

Technical Specifications:

Charts specify punch lengths, tip radii, and compatible holder styles.
Assembly includes punch holders, stripper springs, and retaining screws, with some components not included for certain sizes.

Specifications:

Punch Tip Radius: Sizes include 12.7mm, 25.4mm, and 35.0mm.
Maximum Button Diameter (BD): Ranges from Ø4.95 to Ø12.50 depending on die type.
Die Types: Includes "Mini" Style "A" dies, Stepped Short Insert (SSI) dies, and standard dies with specific dimensions and tolerances.

Assembly Includes:

Components such as punch holders, stripper springs, retaining screws, and extensions.
Includes Tog-L-Loc® punch and stripper tip.

Procedures:

Instructions for assembling die holders and extensions, with details on required components and assembly order.
Mounting instructions for SSI dies and guidelines for proper alignment and retention.

Recommendations:

Contact BTM for maximum total material thickness each die can join.
Ensure proper alignment and mounting to avoid die performance issues.

Notes:

Elastomeric rings are not available for 7.6 Mini dies; a canted coil spring is used instead.
Die holders are available in different styles for various die types and extensions.

Specifications: Detailed specifications for Tog-L-Loc® joints, including dimensions and tolerances, such as diameters from Ø10H6mm to Ø20H6mm with specific tolerances and thread sizes.

Procedures: Die mounting information for Tog-L-Loc® 940 Series, specifying Style “A” Die Mounting for different joint sizes.

Product Information: BTM Europe offers units for fastening sheet metal assemblies, including pneumatic, hydraulic, and self-contained units, configurable for various thicknesses.

Recommendations: BTM’s unitized press brake tooling is recommended for cost-effective use of the Tog-L-Loc® system, available with various throat depths.

Specialized Equipment: BTM provides universal presses, specialized units, die sets, and systems for applying Tog-L-Loc® tooling, including hydraulically operated presses and systems for faster cycle times.

Additional Resources: For more information, visit BTM Europe’s website.

Catalog excerpts

Clinch Tooling : 940 Series Standard Dies, Punches, Strippers, & Holders for Clinching Sheet Metal Features 3.0, 3.8, 4.6, 5.5, 6.4, and 7.6mm Tooling Contains standard 940 Punches, Dies & Holders “Mini” and Standard Die Styles Included EUROPE www.btm-europe

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Fastening without Fasteners BTM’s patented Tog-L-Loc® sheet metal joining system is the simple solution for fastening plain or coated sheet metals. Tog-L-Loc® forms a strong, leakproof “button” headed joint without welding or riveting in almost any combination of ductile sheet metals. The Tog-L-Loc® system is widely used in the manufacture of automobiles, appliances, furniture, electrical products, building supplies, and more. A few examples of parts clinched using Aluminized Steel Exhaust Shield For information on how to apply this tooling, or to inquire about other types of Tog-L-Loc® tooling,...

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Tog-L-Loc ® Die Comparison Dies In this Catalog Other Tog-L-Loc® Dies Three Bladed Elastomer Dies 940 Dies feature a built in die shield that surrounds an elastomer ring (or a canted coil spring) and three die blades. These dies are ideal when the die guarding can be modified to incorporate contour features in a part. Ideal for very tight joining locations up against a flange, where the blades can operate parallel. Before you Order Follow these steps to ensure your satisfaction with Tog-L-Loc®: 1. Submit a sample of your part and or material to the BTM sample department. A “Sample Data Sheet”...

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Tog-L-Loc ® Tooling Terminology 940 Series Punch Holders Round Punch Holder [For Die Set Mounting] Tog-L-Loc® Punch Thin Punch Holder Assembly Punch Holder Assembly Joint Size Shank Punch Holder Stripper Tip Punch Tip Radius (PTR) Joint Size Thin Punch Holder Punch Side Metal Die Side Metal Style ”A” Die Holder [For Style “A” Dies] Anvil Depth (AD) Tog-L-Loc® Stepped Short Instert (SSI) Die SSI Die Extension Round Die Holder BTM EUROPE Blechverbindungstechnik GmbH • www.btm-europe.de

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Tog-L-Loc 940 Series STANDARD PUNCHES 3.0 940 Series Punch Length Punch Tip Radius Not included (1 One (1) Punch Retaining Screw Ass’y [BTM No. 018217] Compatible holder Styles Length Punch Tip Radius Not included (1 One (1) Punch Retaining Screw Ass’y [BTM No. 018217] Length Punch Tip Radius Not included (1 One (1) Punch Retaining Screw Ass’y [BTM No. 018217] BTM EUROPE Blechverbindungstechnik GmbH • www.btm-europe.de

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Not included (l One (1) Punch Retaining Screw Ass’y [BTM No. 018217] Not included (1 One (1) Punch Retaining Screw Ass’y [BTM No. 023228] Length Punch Tip Radius Not included (1 One (1) Punch Retaining Screw Ass’y [BTM No. 023228]

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Tog-L-Loc 940 Series ROUND PUNCH HOLDER [Die Set Mounting] ASSEMBLY iNCLUDES: 1 One (1) Punch Holder 2 One (1) Stripper Spring 3 One (1) Stripper Can 4 One (1) Punch Retaining Screw Ass’y 5 One (1) Dowel Pin 6 Three (3) Mounting Screws NOT iNCLUDED [except 5.5 & 6.4 assemblies] (7 One (1) Tog-L-Loc® Punch (see p. 6-7) (8 One (1) Stripper tip (see chart) Tooling Size Punch Length [Punch Sold Seperately (except 5.5 & 6.4) See p. 6-7 for punch info.] * A Stripper Tip must be specified when ordering a Round Punch Holder for all tooling sizes except 5.5 & 6.4. | PTR = Punch Tip Radius

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Tog-L-Loc ® 940 Series THIN Punch Holder One (1) Punch Retaining Screw Assembly One (1) Stripper (Not Shown - Contact BTM) B A 5mm Dowel Provided This Location Only BTM EUROPE Blechverbindungstechnik GmbH • www.btm-europ

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Tog-L-Loc® 940 Series SS10 SHANK PUNCH HOLDER [Metric Mounting] 3.0 Tooling ASSEMBLY iNCLUDES: 1 One (1) Punch Holder 2 One (1) Stripper Spring 3 One (1) Stripper Can 4 One (1) Punch Retaining Screw Assembly 5 One (1) 940 Tog-L-Loc® Punch 6 One (1) Stripper Tip 10 BTM EUROPE Blechverbindungstechnik GmbH • www.btm-europe.de

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Tog-L-Loc® 940 Series SS20 SHANK PUNCH HOLDER [Metric Mounting] 3.0 Tooling ASSEMBLY iNCLUDES: 1 One (1) Punch Holder 2 One (1) Stripper Spring 3 One (1) Stripper Can 4 One (1) Punch Retaining Screw Ass’y 5 One (1) Tog-L-Loc® Punch 6 One (1) Stripper Tip BTM EUROPE Blechverbindungstechnik GmbH • www.btm-europe.de

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3.0 Tog-L-Loc ® 940 Series “MINI” Dies “Mini” dies are used when joining minimum flange widths and total material thickness permits joining with the maximum allowable button dimension (BD). Maximum BD for each mini die is stated. Contact BTM for maximum total material thickness this die can join. Maximum Button Diameter (BD) for this die is Ø4.95 “Mini” Stepped Short Insert (SSI) die AD Contact BTM for maximum total material thickness this die can join. Maximum Button Diameter (BD) for this die is 4.95 Maximum Button Diameter (BD) for this die is Ø4.95 Assembly Includes: 1 One (1) Extension Not...

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3.0 Tog-L-Loc ® 940 Series standard dies Stepped Short Insert (SSI) die AD .020 2 Assembly Includes: 1 One (1) Extension 2 One (1) Die Retaining Screw BTM EUROPE Blechverbindungstechnik GmbH • www.btm-europe.d

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3.8 Tog-L-Loc ® 940 Series “MINI” Dies “Mini” dies are used when joining minimum flange widths and total material thickness permits joining with the maximum allowable button dimension (BD). Maximum BD for each mini die is stated. Contact BTM for maximum (BD) material thickness this die can join. Maximum Button Diameter total for this die is 6.25 Maximum Button Diameter (BD) for this die is Ø6.1 “Mini” Stepped Short Insert (SSI) die AD Contact BTM for maximum total material thickness this die can join. Maximum Button Diameter (BD) Maximum Button Diameter (BD) for this die is Ø6.1 for this die...

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3.8 Tog-L-Loc® 940 Series STANDARD DiESStyle “A” die AD Standard Aluminum Stepped Short Insert (SSI) die AD Standard M4x0.7-6H THD. 4.5 DEEP SSI Die Extensions Length Extension ASSEMBLY INCLUDES: l) One (1) Extension 2) One (1) Die Retaining Screw 013.5 g5 NOT iNCLUDED: 3 One (1) 3.8 “MINI” SSI Tog-L-Loc® Die 4) One (1) 940 Retaining Screw (BTM No. 018217) BTM EUROPE Blechverbindungstechnik GmbH • www.btm-europe.de 15

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