.030″ – .500″ Thick
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“I used their insertion products to add flush mount studs to some parts and they were all installed perfectly and they’ve held up to some serious repeated abuse.
We currently offer seven materials in a variety of thicknesses for hardware installation:
Hardware provides options when there is little to no access to the backside of a part after installation or in place of tapping in thin or soft materials. We are proud to offer a variety of PEM(R) fasteners.
Self-clinching studs are designed to be a permanent fastener in your assembly made to withstand high torque, stress and weight in a variety of applications
Press fit nuts are internally threaded with a knurled outer diameter providing a lightweight, simple option for parts that are too thin to be tapped. Choose from standard or flush.
Press fit standoffs provide a secure, threaded fasting with uniform spacing between parts.
Hardware insertion adds 1-2 days to production. For the fastest lead time, order parts with hardware separate
3.5 x 1 in
Laser cutting, hardware insertion
3 x 3 in
Laser cutting, bending, hardware insertion
5.5 x 6"
Laser cutting, bending, deburring, hardware insertion, anodizing
All parts with hardware installation need to meet certain size requirements to be manufactured correctly:
| Min part size (flat) | 1″ x 1.5″ |
| Max part size (flat) | 36″ x 46″ |
| Max hole size | 4″ (holes will be automatically resized |
These are general size requirements. Check the Hardware Catalog for specifications on each hardware type before uploading your file.
When you select a hole for hardware installation, we automatically resize the hole to the required size based on the hardware you choose. The required size is listed as hole size in sheet (H) in the hardware catalog for each hardware SKU.
Because mount holes will be resized, verify there’s adequate clearance to other features and edges. Measure from the center of the mount hole to the edge of adjacent cut features.
H = Hole size in sheet (+0.003″/–0.000″)
J = Bend allowance (find with Bend Calculator)
K = Minimum distance from center of hole to cut edge
N = Minimum distance from center of hole to edge of bend allowance area (J)
M = Minimum distance from hole center to hole center for two of the same hardware SKU
P = Minimum distance from hole center to hole center for two different hardware SKUs
The minimum distance between two of the same hardware SKU is listed as spec M in the hardware catalog.
For two different hardware SKUs, calculate the minimum distance manually: the minimum distance hole C/L to edge (K) for either hardware should not overlap the hole size in sheet (H) of the other. In the example below, the shaded areas should never overlap any cut edges.
Note: Hardware that is the same size but a different type or SKU can have different specifications. For example, an 8-32 nut and an 8-32 standoff require different mount hole sizes and spacing.
Hardware holes must be far enough away from bend allowance areas to prevent interference.
You can also measure from the center of the bend to the center of the hardware hole. Calculate that minimum by adding bend allowance/2 + minimum distance hole C/L to edge or bend (N) for the hardware SKU.
No hardware on acute bends
Hardware installation isn’t available on parts with acute bends. Contact support if you have questions about your design.
We offer three types of PEM® hardware: nuts, standoffs, and studs. Each type has a specific load direction it’s designed for, orienting hardware against the load direction can cause it to fail or pop out of the part. Use the diagrams below to confirm the correct direction for each type, then set the install face in the app.
Press fit nuts install with the load direction pulling the nut into the part, never away from it.
Press fit standoffs install with the load direction pulling away from the part. Loading them toward the part can cause failure.
Studs install with the threaded shaft protruding from the part. The load direction should pull along the shaft, away from the head.
Our flush standoffs and studs are technically flush, but may be raised .015″ depending on material selection. Load direction follows the same rules as standard standoffs and studs.
If you’re designing parts for hardware insertion, these resources may help:
Top Quality Store
Please note: Pricing examples on our website are provided as general estimates and may not always reflect current prices. While we strive to keep these examples accurate, uploading your file is the best way to see instant current pricing.
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