Schraft, R.D.R.D.SchraftSchmid, S.S.SchmidBreckweg, A.A.Breckweg2022-03-032022-03-032003https://publica.fraunhofer.de/handle/publica/20410910.1108/01445150310471374Clinching is, due to its characteristics, a joining method with several advantages. The high joining forces, which require heavy process equipment are a major disadvantage. The Fraunhofer Institute has developed clinching methods which reduce the joining forces considerably to make clinching applicable for further developments and new application areas.enassemblyjoining technology670629journal article