Patent ID: 6454891
Filing Date: 2002-09-24
Classification: B29C,B29L

Abstract:
A method of attaching a fastener to a workpiece, comprising the steps of:a) providing said workpiece with at least one wall extending therefrom, said wall having an aperture of a predetermined diameter therein to define an aperture wall; b) providing an insert having a first end portion, a second end portion, and a bore therein, said bore extending through at least said second end portion; c) providing a fastener having external threads; d) attaching said fastener to said insert by threading said fastener into said bore of said insert; e) aligning said first end portion of said insert with said aperture of said wall; and f) rotating and generally axially displacing said insert into said aperture to spin weld said second end portion of said insert to said aperture wall.