Patent ID: 6851173
Filing Date: 2005-02-08
Classification: B21K,B23P,F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for joining metal components using a press-fit connection comprising the steps of: a) inserting a metal component with at least one hole into an inner channel of a metal plate; b) aligning the metal component and the metal plate using a fixture; c) using a location mark on the metal component spaced apart from each of the at least one hole to mark the location of the at least one hole, the location mark being visible when the at least one hole is inserted into the inner channel. d) deforming the metal plate with a head type punch to force metal from the metal plate into the at least one hole of the metal component to connect the metal component and the metal plate; and e) forming at least one circular concave punch mark in the metal plate adjacent to the at least one hole of the metal component.