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Achieve Peak Performance

Many automotive engineering teams face issues with traditional weld fasteners, which is why we created a free cost calculator to help you evaluate potential savings and ensure you do not waste precious energy and resources.

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Recoup Time
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Remain The OEM Leader
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Eliminate Frustration
connected to quality Issues

A Superior Alternative to Traditional Fasteners

If you’re like many of the OEMs and fabricators we’ve worked with, you and your engineering team are spending valuable time and energy on all of the secondary processes associated with weld fasteners and it’s impacting your bottom line.

At PROFIL®, we design and manufacture Mechanically Attached Fasteners for highly engineered automotive applications. We’re driven to help you cut costs, improve performance, and become more efficient in the process which is why we created a free cost calculator to help you evaluate potential savings and ensure you do not waste precious energy and resources.

Ensure your operation runs smoothly.

  • Improve reliability
  • Alleviate inferior quality
  • Improve overall efficiency

Calculate Your Savings

Ready to ditch the frustration of costly inefficiencies?

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Use the cost calculator.

Easily enter everything to get your answers.

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Get your results.

You’ll see what’s working well and where things can be optimized.

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See the Benefits First Hand!

Implement needed changes from your results and enhance your performance.

Partnering With Leaders Across Our Industry

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Here’s What Separates Our Mechanically Attached Fasteners From The Competition

 

We pair the best quality MAFs with ongoing support and service. You feel helpless when you’re stuck without a solution, which is why we operate as your trusted partner. When you encounter a hiccup, we’re standing by with technical assistance that leads to solutions.

 

Based in U.S. Currency

Use the Weld vs. In-Die Cost Calculator below to determine the potential cost savings gained by using PROFIL® In-Die Fasteners for your next program.

PROGRAM

WELD PROCESS

FASTENER

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Weld vs In-Die Fastener
Cost Comparison Model 

Savings
Per Nut
Per Bracket
Annual
Remaining Life of Program
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Process Pedestal Weld Cell Installation
(Weld Nuts)
Life of Program (years)
Bracket Volume Per Year
Nuts Per Bracket
Nut Volume Per Year
Years In Production
Brackets Per Stroke/Cycle
Cycle Time (seconds/bracket)
Machine Speed (SPM/CPM)
Throughput @ 90% (brackets/hr)
Hours Per Shift
Work Days Per Year
Work Hours Per Year (1 Shift)
Shifts Required
Cost Element Quantity Cost/Each Total Cost/Nut
Nut $
Capital $
Tooling $
Cell Floor Space - Sq. Foot $
Direct Labor Per Hour $
Operating Expense Per Hour $
Indirect Labor Per Hour $
Subtotal
SG&A %
Markups %
Total
Process In-Die Installation
(PROFIL NUTS)
Life of Program
Bracket Volume Per Year
Nuts Per Bracket
Nut Volume Per Year
Years In Production
Brackets Per Stroke/Cycle
Cycle Time (seconds/bracket)
Machine Speed (SPM/CPM)
Throughput @ 90% (brackets/hr)
Hours Per Shift
Work Days Per Year
Work Hours Per Year (1 Shift)
Shifts Required
Cost Element Quantity Cost/Each Total Cost/ Nut
Nut
Capital $
Tooling
Cell Floor Space - Sq. Foot
Direct Labor Per Hour
Operating Expense Per Hour
Indirect Labor Per Hour
Subtotal
SG&A %
Markups
Total
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