Whether the reader is just entering the field or is a seasoned plastic parts designer, Designing Plastic Parts for Assembly is an excellent tool that will facilitate cost effective design decisions and help to ensure that the plastic parts and products designed stand up under use.
The detailed yet simplified discussion of material selection, manufacturing techniques, and assembly procedures will enable the reader to evaluate plastic materials and to adequately design plastic parts for assembly.
The book describes good joint design and purpose, the geometry and nature of the component parts, the types of load involved and other basic information necessary in order to work successfully in this field. The treatment is at all times practice-oriented and focused on everyday problems and situations.
Contents:
Understanding Plastic Materials
Understanding Safety Factors
Strength of Material for Plastics
Nonlinear Considerations
Assembly Techniques for Plastics
Press Fitting
Living Hinges
Snap Fitting
Appendices
Whether the reader is just entering the field or is a seasoned plastic parts designer, Designing Plastic Parts for Assembly is an excellent tool that will facilitate cost effective design decisions and help to ensure that the plastic parts and products designed stand up under use.
The detailed yet simplified discussion of material selection, manufacturing techniques, and assembly procedures will enable the reader to evaluate plastic materials and to adequately design plastic parts for assembly.
The book describes good joint design and purpose, the geometry and nature of the component parts, the types of load involved and other basic information necessary in order to work successfully in this field. The treatment is at all times practice-oriented and focused on everyday problems and situations.
Contents:
Understanding Plastic Materials
Understanding Safety Factors
Strength of Material for Plastics
Nonlinear Considerations
Assembly Techniques for Plastics
Press Fitting
Living Hinges
Snap Fitting
Appendices
Paul A. Tres
Paul A. Tres is Senior Consultant with ETS, Inc., and has served the plastics and automotive industries for over 40 years. He has provided consulting services to global companies and expert witness services for attorneys, and also trained in excess of 17,000 designers, engineers, and managers in the intricacies of plastic part design.
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