Everything You Need
Self-Clinching
PEM®-style nuts, studs and standoffs pressed into sheet metal. The metal cold-flows into the knurl for a permanent joint.
Flush & Floating
Flush-head nuts for clean surfaces, floating nuts for alignment tolerance. Both stocked in common sizes.
Repeatable Force
Servo-controlled insertion press with tonnage feedback. Every fastener is verified to spec.
Precision Materials
Every material below is stocked and ready to run. Grades, thicknesses and finishes come straight from our inventory system.
| Material | Stocked thickness | Note |
|---|---|---|
| CRCA Mild SteelEngineer | 0.8 – 9.5 mm (11 sizes) | Good clinching properties |
| Stainless Steel 304Engineer | 0.8 – 9.5 mm (9 sizes) | Good clinching properties |
| Aluminium 5052Engineer | 1 – 9.5 mm (10 sizes) | Good clinching properties |
| Aluminium 6061Engineer | 1 – 9.5 mm (9 sizes) | T6 temper — higher insertion force, possible micro-cracking on thin sheets |
Know What You Pay
This service is quoted by our engineers. Here is what drives the price.
| Material | 1 pc | 10 pcs | 100 pcs |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRCA Mild Steel, 2 mmInstant | ₹1,000 | ₹139 | ₹59 |
| Stainless Steel 304, 2 mmInstant | ₹1,036 | ₹247 | ₹163 |
| Aluminium 5052, 2 mmInstant | ₹1,000 | ₹157 | ₹77 |
| Acrylic, 3 mmInstant | ₹1,000 | ₹150 | ₹70 |
| MDF, 3.2 mmInstant | ₹1,000 | ₹103 | ₹25 |
Price per part for a 200 × 100 mm plate with 4 holes, standard 3-day turnaround, excl. GST. One-offs carry the order minimum.
This operation is bundled with your cutting or machining order. No separate minimum.
| Turnaround | Lead time | Price |
|---|---|---|
| EconomyInstant | 7 working days | 18% less |
| StandardInstant | 3 working days | Standard price |
| ExpressInstant | 2 working days | +35% |
| RushInstant | 1 working day | +75% (more when the shop is busy) |
| Same DayInstant | Same day | +140% (more when the shop is busy) |
Design for Hardware Insertion
Design the hole and the material to match the fastener.
Hole Diameter
The mounting hole must match the fastener spec exactly. Oversized holes prevent clinching.
Sheet Thickness
Minimum thickness varies by fastener. Typical: ≥ 1.0 mm for M3, ≥ 1.4 mm for M5.
Edge Distance
Keep the fastener centre ≥ 3× hole diameter from any edge or bend line.
How It Works
CAD File
STEP / DXF / DWGQuote & DFM
Real-time pricingManufacturing
CNC / Laser / Bend& Delivery
Pan-India shippingHole Prep
Holes are laser-cut to the fastener's spec during the cutting step.
Fastener Loading
The correct PEM® fastener is loaded into the insertion press.
Press Insertion
Servo-controlled ram presses the fastener. Tonnage feedback verifies the clinch.
Pull-Out Test
A sample is pull-tested to verify holding force meets the spec.