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Not setting the correct air pressure for a pneumatic clincher before production runs

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Set air pressure per the tool manufacturer's specification for your material gauge — typically 90-100 PSI for most sheet metal. Too low and clinches don't…

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Set air pressure per the tool manufacturer's specification for your material gauge — typically 90-100 PSI for most sheet metal. Too low and clinches don't lock; too high and you distort the metal. Test on scrap first.

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