Abstract: A cage setting is disclosed and method of retaining an object in a cage setting is disclosed. The cage setting defines a free space therein, configured for retaining an object therein. The cage setting includes a first and second cage end bodies. A number of bar members extend between the first and second end bodies. Each bar member has a first and second end secured the first and second end bodies, respectively. The bar members extend along a periphery that defines the free space. Each adjacent pair of bar members defines a gap having a first gap width that that allows an object to be inserted into the free space. Upon twisting, the first end body with respect to the second end body, the gap is altered to a second gap width, narrower than the first gap width, which captures the object within the free space.

Abstract: An improved method of forming a fusion nib on a part uses a progressive die system. The method utilizes a thin feed strip of rigid, formable material and forms the nib on a side edge of the strip using multiple progressive dies. A first die shears a side edge portion of the strip to define a finger element in the side edge of the strip. A second die is then propelled horizontally into the terminal end of the finger element to form the finger element into a mounting shoulder and a small nib on the center of the mounting shoulder. A third die then blanks out the body portion of the desired piece from the strip in another vertical stamping operation. The desired piece is thus separated from the feed strip with the nib completely formed thereon.