Button punch
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-000882
A mechanical fastening method used to join two or more sheets of metal without the need for additional fasteners or welding. It creates an interlocking button-shaped joint by deforming the metal sheets under pressure. This technique is frequently employed in HVAC ductwork fabrication and automotive assembly for its speed and efficiency.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-000882 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Industrial supplies, equipment, and components |
| Translations | German: Dotzenschlag; Spanish: punzonado de botón; French: poinçon à bouton |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-000882",
"term": "Button punch",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A mechanical fastening method used to join two or more sheets of metal without the need for additional fasteners or welding. It creates an interlocking button-shaped joint by deforming the metal sheets under pressure. This technique is frequently employed in HVAC ductwork fabrication and automotive assembly for its speed and efficiency.",
"subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
"translations": {
"de": "Dotzenschlag",
"es": "punzonado de botón",
"fr": "poinçon à bouton"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/button-punch/"
}
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