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Record 1 1982-09-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanics
  • Sheet Metal Working
  • Metal Joining Processes - Various
DEF

The compressing of a thin metal part on to another one along lines to increase pressure. Common deformation bonds the parts.

CONT

Crimping cannot be employed without limitations. The sheet metal of the deformed components should be thin, preferably less than. 030 in.(...) Copper, tin, brass, aluminum, and low-carbon steel have the proper yield characteristics and are often fastened by crimping.

OBS

Crimps are permanent interlocking joints in sheet-metal assemblies created by deforming the thin wall of one or both of the fitted components. Crimped fastening methods may be classified roughly into the following groups: 1. Matching beads (formed inward or outward) 2. Matching dimples (formed inward or outward) 3. Formed ribs or flanged unions. 4. Holding beads 5. Special shapes.

Key term(s)
  • crimp

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique
  • Travail des tôles
  • Procédés divers d'assemblage des métaux
DEF

Opération qui consiste à rabattre le bord d'une pièce de tôle contre le rebord d'une autre pièce pour solidariser celles-ci. [...] En général, le sertissage est utilisé pour fixer l'une sur l'autre deux pièces en tôle très mince. Il s'effectue à la presse ou au tour; fort utilisé dans la petite chaudronnerie, il est employé dans la fabrication des boîtes de fer-blanc.

Spanish

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