Clinching Process Monitoring

Detailed Information for High Quality Clinching

Visualising a clinching-process

The process monitoring CEP 400T has been specifically designed for the TOX®-Joining process. The CEP 400T helps you to monitor and document all quality parameters related to the TOX®-Clinching process.

Force sensors measure the press force during the joining process. A position sensor monitors the cylinder travel to achieve the quality control dimension "X". Once the position sensor signals that the dimension "X" has been reached (bottom end position), then the measured force values are compared to the nominal values. The TOX®-Joint is OK when the measured force value falls within the preset force range. The resulting bottom thickness "X" is proportional to the shear and pull strengths of the joint, as long as the joining parameters and expected tool life are observed and maintained.

TOX®-Clinching Monitor CEP 400T

The clinching monitor with touch display. Available with 1, 2, 4, 8 or 12 channels for monitoring several proceses simultaneously.

Functions of the CEP 400T

Color touchscreen
Versions with 1 / 2 / 4 / 8 / 12 channels
Individual evaluation with 1-/2 channel versions
Real names for program memory, up to 40 characters
64 sensor configurations per channel
4 password levels: operator, setup technician, integrator, manufacturer
16 digital inputs and 8 digital outputs
Status indicator menu of digital I/O ports
Stores up to 1000 values with time stamp
Includes TOX®softWare for parameterization and data recording
Choice of panel mount unit or wall mount unit IP54
Ethernet interface
Provides important information about the process sequence
Special monitoring by means of window technology for clinching processes
Individual measuring programs available
Storage of final values

Optional features

Field bus interfaces of all common bus systems*
Process sequence control for TOX®-Clinching Processes
Service modules such as
- Remote maintenance
- Test control unit to check measuring chain
Analog output 0 – 10 V
Evaluation unit for bench top presses TOX®-FinePress
Display of control dimension X (absolute value)

*With field bus connection, individual evaluation IO/NIO and end values are displayed, independent of the number of measuring channels in the device.

BROCHURES & DATA SHEETS

Data sheet 100.20: Process monitoring

Process monitoring for clinching and joining processes

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Applications

Clinching

Clinching is a cold-forming process that allows sheet metal and other materials to be fastened together without the need for bolts, rivets, or adhesives.

Clinching