This short book describes the basic technological aspects involved in the creation of purely
clinch and clinch-adhesive joints made of different types of adherent materials and employing
different joining technologies. Basic parameters that need to be taken into account in the
design process are also presented while a comparison of experimental testing of the hybrid
joint with simple clinching for a combination of different joining materials underlines the
advantages of opting for hybrid joints. The book's conclusions will facilitate the practical
application of this new fastening technology.
