Machine for pressing a fastener through sheet metal studs

Abstract

A machine for pressing a fastener through sheet metal with a magazine for holding a strip of fasteners that self load semi-automatic, a clamp for loading the fastener, and holding material to be fastened, a fastener barrel guide to establish proper position of the fastener to be installed, a first stage low power source to provide pressure for loading the fastener and clamping the material, a second stage high power source for installing and securing the fastener, a lock seat set opposed to the clamp, to hold the opposite side of the material and the second part of the fastener component. A preferred embodiment includes a lock seat for holding the second part of the fastener. A preferred embodiment includes a removable lock seat, so that the tool will have the ability to use different type lock-seats, therefore allowing the same tool the capability of installing different type fasteners.

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