Proto Tech Tip - Self-Clinching Fasteners and Material Compatibility (*See description for note*)

**Note: there is an error in the video. At the 3:11 mark, Allison indicates that for the hardness scale, the fastener should be lower on the Rockwell - Brinell hardness scale than the material. In actuality, the fastener should be *higher on the scale than the material. We apologize for the confusion!***
Every week, Team Protocase is bringing you a Proto Tech Tip video, where we'll give an informative look at a particular aspect of sheet metal fabrication and CNC Machining.
This week, Allison talks about material compatibility when it comes to placing self-clinching fasteners into your next sheet metal design.
The chief strength of self-clinching fasteners is how securely mounted into the part or enclosure. But, in order for the fastener to be pressed properly and become a secure, permanent part of the metal enclosure or part, the fastener must be compatible with the material it’s being pressed into.
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