Please join us for the October technical meeting at Wayne State University, hosted by the Wayne State Student Chapter of AWS, featuring a presentation by Kyle Meloche, Product Manager at CenterLine (Windsor) Limited.

Kyle will discuss the growing demand for clinch fasteners, driven by the increasing use of lightweight materials, the need for water-tight fastener applications, and the role of advanced process monitoring in ensuring joint integrity.

Learn about a recent application involving Profil RND Rivet Nuts, where a sealed fastener joint was critical to the assembly. Although the part appeared visually acceptable, force vs. distance signature analysis revealed a deviation in the preformed hole preparation that would have compromised joint performance, highlighting why visual inspection alone is insufficient.

Kyle will also introduce VersaForce Clinch Press Solutions, CenterLine’s latest innovation in pressing and piercing. Powered by a servo pump actuator system, VersaForce delivers:

·      Precise controllability

·      Reliable high force output

·      Efficient operations

·      Safety

·      Smart-real-time force vs distance analytics

This integration-ready solution features a reimagined Air-Over-Oil cylinder, where a closed-loop oil system and servo motor enable soft-touch verification and force-controlled clinching. The system intelligently halts the process if the force signature deviates, ensuring consistent, high-quality fastening and eliminating reliance on tribal knowledge.