Dawson hardware insertion

Hardware Insertion

DAWSON has a full range of mechanical fastening options to achieve your project requirements. DAWSON’s capabilities are based on the following two industry-leading systems:

Haeger 824 Window Touch

Haeger HPC-C

Haeger 824 Window Touch

This PC-based machine has a Touch-Screen Operator Interface that effectively reduces cost by saving set up time and providing reliable, repeatable results for self-clinching fastener insertion. The multi-shuttle (Auto Feed) offers quick and easy tool change-over between Metric and English fastener types ranging from M3 to 1⁄4-20 in one handling.

Haeger HP6-C

DAWSON also maintains two Haeger HP6-C 6 ton manual insertion presses. These presses are used for projects that require large sized fasteners or have five or more unique types, allowing for uninterrupted production runs.

Common Solutions

  • Spin Riveting

    Ideal when vibration resistance is required.

  • Rivet Nuts

    Provide strong, load-bearing threads.

  • Rivets

    Economical solution when parts are to be permanently fastened together – before or after finish.

  • Self Clinching Fasteners

    Use for cosmetic appearance, better thread strength than tapped holes, or material that is too thin to tap.

  • Stud Welding

    A proven process for attaching metal studs to a workpiece through the use of an electric arc. This process does not require any predrilling or punching of holes and does not mar the opposing side of the material.

Other Services

  • Welding

    One of our many welding fabrication techniques are applied to fuse your creation together.

    Spot welding

  • Finishing

    A variety of decorative and non-decorative finishes are offered to customize DAWSON products.

    Doucet 14 ft auto stroke sander

  • Machining

    Our in-house, high-performance machine tool, meets the precise requirements needed to produce the high quality parts you demand.

    Dawson fabricated machined parts

  • Brake Forming

    Our equipment utilizes a superior and more efficient air bending technique for seamless pieces.

    Dawson employee setting up a brake

  • Cellular Manufacturing

    DAWSON operates leanly with work stations and equipment arranged to accommodate a one piece flow, for efficient manufacturing and quality assurance.

    A cellular manufacturing cell in Dawson manufacturing facility

  • CNC Turret Manufacturing

    Complex sheet metal component shapes are achieved through precise, programmed machinery.

    Dawson worker loading sheet metal onto a laser

  • Laser Cutting

    DAWSON’s facilities house multiple state-of-the-art lasers, with full sheet stock cutting capabilities.

    Amada ENSIS Laser In Action, fabricating at Dawson

  • Quality & Inspection

    Reviews, inspections, and tests are regularly conducted at appropriate stages to verify that the requirements have been met.

    Dawson quality & inspection