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Crimpers, applicators, and presses are widely used across a variety of industries, from automotive to engineering. No matter what type of application, each of these tools plays a critical role in the overall process.

Crimpers are the most common type of tool used in the field of engineering. They use a specialized die to crimp, or compress, two separate pieces of material together with pressure. Crimpers often feature adjustable jaws that can be adjusted to account for varying material sizes and thicknesses. When not in use, the die usually remains closed, preventing accidental crimps. Examples of crimpers include pliers, crimping tools, and vice-grip wrenches.

Applicators are tools used to apply a material to a surface. Examples of applicators include spray guns, paint rollers, sealants, and adhesives. Depending on the material used and the surface to be worked on, different types of applicators are necessary. Spraying guns are often used in painting applications, whereas paint rollers are used to apply a continuous coat of paint on a surface. Sealants and adhesives are used to bond two materials together, often using a heat or pressure-activated process.

Presses are a type of machine that uses mechanical force to create a specific shape and/or size of a material. They are frequently used in the manufacturing of automotive parts, for shaping metal parts and for forming plastics. Presses come in many styles, including four-post presses, single-post presses, edge presses, and stamping presses. Each of these presses works differently; four-post presses, for example, use a hydraulic system to force the material through two large die plates, creating a specific shape.

No matter the application, each of these tools has a critical role in the engineering field. Crimpers are used to compress two separate pieces of material together, applicators are used to apply a material to a surface, and presses are used to shape materials and form components. Each of these tools is essential in the engineering field, and are used in a variety of industries around the world.