Required by Ford

Product Overview

The Wieländer+Schill C10 Closing Die (Part No: 700537) is a precision-engineered die designed specifically for the installation of Self-Piercing Rivets (SPR) in modern automotive collision repair. As automotive manufacturers, particularly Ford, continue to utilize aluminum and mixed-material construction, traditional welding is often replaced by cold-joining techniques like SPR. This specific C10 die acts as the backing anvil during the riveting process, precisely flaring the rivet's tail into the lower sheet of metal to create a structural, OEM-compliant joint.

Engineered to integrate seamlessly with Wieländer+Schill's XSeries professional riveting technology (such as the XPress 800 and XPress 1000 SC systems), the C10 die takes the guesswork out of complex panel bonding. It carries a specific Ford homologation ID (DP1002200 H1R1,5), making it a mandatory component for shops performing certified repairs on the Ford F-150, Expedition, and other aluminum-intensive vehicles.

Key Features

• Ford OEM Approved: Carries the official Ford ID designation (DP1002200 H1R1,5), ensuring repairs meet the manufacturer's strict structural safety and joint-integrity requirements.

• Precision Flaring Profile: The internal geometry of the C10 die is specifically machined to control how the self-piercing rivet expands inside the lower panel, ensuring maximum pull-out strength without piercing through the bottom layer.

• XSeries Compatibility: Drops seamlessly into the C-arms of Wieländer+Schill’s industry-leading pneumatic-hydraulic riveting tools, including the XPress 800 and the newer XPress 1000 SC systems.

• High-Strength Tool Steel: Manufactured from hardened tool steel to withstand the immense 50 kN to 80 kN of hydraulic pressure generated by W+S actuators during the cold-forming process.

• Quick-Change Design: Features W+S’s standardized mounting base, allowing collision technicians to rapidly swap between punching, extracting, setting, and closing dies during a multi-step repair.

Technical Specifications

Ideal Use Cases & Applications

• Ford Certified Collision Repair: The primary application for this specific die is performing factory-approved SPR installations on aluminum-bodied Ford vehicles (such as the F-150 and Mustang Mach-E) where traditional spot welding is prohibited.

• Mixed Material Joining: Crucial for joining structural components where different materials are used (e.g., steel to aluminum, or aluminum to carbon fibre) alongside structural adhesives.

• Cold Forming Structural Repairs: Used when replacing structural pillars, rocker panels, or floor pans where the heat zone from a MIG welder would compromise the integrity of high-strength alloys.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can I use this die with a different brand of rivet gun?
A: No. The C10 die (700537) is machined with a proprietary base designed exclusively for Wieländer+Schill XSeries actuators and C-arms (like the XPress 1000 SC).

Q: What is the difference between a "Setting Die" and a "Closing Die"?
A: The setting die holds the head of the rivet and pushes it down from the top. The closing die (like this C10) sits underneath the metal panels. It acts as the anvil that forces the hollow tail of the rivet to flare outwards and interlock with the bottom sheet of metal without punching completely through it.

Q: How do I know if I need the C10 die or a different size?
A: When performing an OEM repair, you must consult the manufacturer's repair procedures. Ford's technical documentation will explicitly list which rivet length/diameter to use and which specific die (e.g., C10, C11, C12) is required to properly close that specific joint.

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