"Ecnerwal" wrote in message
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"Buerste" wrote:

I have a new product project that needs a 1/4-20 threaded stud x 2" long,
attached to a 3/16" thick steel strip. I could just use a bolt but the
bolt
head would get in the way. A carriage bolt would work but would involve
punching a square hole in the 3/16" strip. Is there a off-shelf fastener
that I could stake in the strip? I've seen such but what do you call
them
and are they standard off-shelf part? Would it be cheaper to bite the
bullet and punch the square hole? (I hate square punches and dies!)

It'll be a cool product and I'll explain all once I get legal status on
it.
And, I have a new computer controlled wire wheel machine that is almost
done, it just needs programming and fixturing. WAY COOL! 1k units a day
(on paper) with almost no operator training. We're already starting to
make
parts for three more. I could buy such machines from Germany at $180k
each.

Stud welder, and weld-on studs. Simple, quick, cheap enough if you have
the volume to support it.

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Yea, that's the key...I have no idea yet what volume level I'll need. I
really don't see more than a couple thousand a month. And, it'll be cost
sensitive, almost an impulse buy.