The AKH FAS-NER® system allows users to insert a painted fastener directly into pre-painted metal. The color is matched allowing for the elimination of post-paint operations, says the company. The system is a simple punch and die operation, which automatically feeds, punches, inserts, and locks the self-piercing fastener to produce a solid joint.

AKH Inc., 5522 Dividend Road, Indianapolis, IN 46241; 800-209-1149 or 317-243-5915; 317-243-5918 (fax); akhfas@akhfas-ner.com; www.akhfas-ner.com.

Publication date: 01/05/2004