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Thermal Presses heat the staking post/insert while applying pressure axially to permanently set the parts. Advantages of the thermal heat staking / inserting process include:
- Reliable permanent inserts
- No particulates or noise
- Multiple level inserting/heat staking
- Multiple size inserts
- No whitening when degating
Better cosmetic appearance when heat staking and swaging
- High tolerance to mold release, colorants and other additives
- Tolerant of resin grade variations and regrind percentages
- Low initial equipment cost
- Ease of operation and assembly
- Handles slippery thermoplastics
- Easier maintenance in a low-tech environment
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