Precision Hardware Insertion Services

Hardware insertion for sheet metal assemblies. PEM fasteners, studs, nuts, standoffs, and captive hardware seated with insertion presses in our Norristown, PA shop.

Steel panel · Press · Seat
PEM
SELF CLINCH
Nuts, studs, and spacers
Alignment
EXACT
Seated without distortion
Weld nuts
AND STUDS
For high stress joints
Lead time
PER JOB
Confirmed with the quote
Sample work

Hardware Work From Our Shop

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What we do

Seated Flush, Panel Stays Flat

Insertion presses set each fastener in line, so the part keeps its shape and the hardware holds.

Materials
Stainless steelMild steelAluminum
  • 01
    Standoffs and captive hardwareElectronic enclosures and panels
  • 02
    Press fit fastenersNo welding, no weld cleanup
  • 03
    Flush mount insertsA clean face on the finished part
  • 04
    Before or after coatingInserted before powder coat when the spec calls for it
Industries

Industries We Serve

Where our hardware ready parts end up:

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  • 01
    Aerospace and DefenseAircraft and military components
  • 02
    Automotive and TransportationVehicle chassis and body panels
  • 03
    Electronics and EnclosuresCircuit boards and housings
  • 04
    Medical and Industrial EquipmentMedical devices and machinery
Why O'Donnell

Why Clients Choose O'Donnell

01

Fast and Accurate

High speed presses for repeat runs.

02

Integrated

Cutting, forming, and finishing in the same shop.

03

AWS, NSF, and UL

Certified welding, NSF certified and UL listed fabrication for food service and commercial kitchens.

04

Working Metal Since 1981

Experienced fabricators on every job.

Process

How an Order Runs

  1. 01
    QuoteSend drawings (PDF, DXF, DWG, or STEP), quantity, material, and finish. We return price and lead time.
  2. 02
    Purchase orderYour PO or signed quote confirms the job.
  3. 03
    FabricationEach process runs in the order the part requires.
  4. 04
    InspectionParts are checked against the drawing before they leave the shop.
  5. 05
    DeliveryPacking slip and PO reference with every shipment, material certs on request. Delivery across the tristate, shipping beyond it quoted case by case.
FAQ

Common Questions

Yes. Many customers ship cut parts to us and receive hardware ready panels back.

No. Press fit hardware seats without heat, so painted, anodized, and powder coated surfaces stay intact.

Yes. Prototypes and repeat runs go through the same presses. Tell us the quantity when you send the drawing.

Get a quote

Request a Quote

Have a drawing? Include quantity and material and we will come back with price and lead time.

Get a Hardware Insertion Quote

We reply with price and lead time.

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