TOX Comparison: Pneumatic vs Powerpackage and more...

The benefits of using TOX Powerpackage instead of pneumatic cylinders becomes quite evident when comparing the operating costs, energy requirements, and byproducts of each. The TOX process is much more 'environmentally friendly' since it emits zero noxious fumes and requires much less energy to produce a joint compared to welding or riveting. The following hyperlink will direct you to a very informative Microsoft PowerPoint presentation showing the benefits of TOX products and processes as compared to other methods. Check this out to see the difference!

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TOX Joint vs Riveting

The TOX sheet metal joining process has an advantage over typical riveting operations. Many riveting processes require a hole to be pre-punched through the materials before the rivet is inserted and applied. The TOX joining process uses the materials that are to be joined as the host material for its joint. No pre-drilling, punching, or perforations are required prior to the creating the TOX joint. This makes for a one-step process thus saving time and energy.

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TOX tools for various needs

The TOX tool sizes allow for small to large joints. Each "button" (TOX joint) is verified by the Test Report done at the TOX Pressotechnik lab. Feasibility studies using customer materials are done by trained staff to provide the best combination of tools for the material to be joined. Force calculations to determine the required press requirements and "button" size follow the test process to insure a fault-free joint. When the customer maintains the joint parameters as provided by TOX Pressotechnik's technicians and joined materials are the same, a consistent joint is assured in the final product. A simple non-destructive test at the customer's facility measures the "X-dimension" (amount of material within the button) to determine if the parameters are within tolerances.

Why choose TOX instead of Welding?

The TOX ® joining process can usually be used instead of rivets or spot welding when joining sheet metal parts together. Since the TOX process does not require high temperature to 'melt' the materials there are no toxic fumes created by the process. As a result, NO heat protection, fume extraction and venting, or material preparation prior to welding is necessary. No extraneous joining material (eg- welding rods) are required since the joint is created from the material being joined. The materials to be joined may be pre-painted, coated, or different thicknesses, and insulating or electrolysis-preventing films may be 'sandwiched' between layers of dissimilar metals when needed. The TOX process typically uses 80psi shop air instead of the high voltage generators of arc-welders or the high temperatures of welding torches but hydraulic, pneumohydraulic, or electric cylinders can provide the force requirements. Precise joining can be accomplished with TOX monitoring devices and interfaces. The TOX sheet-metal joining process has been used for applications such as computer chassis, automotive parts, washers and dryers, microwave antennas, lighting fixtures, HVAC equipment, and many, many more.

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