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Fastening problems solved in a snap.
- Source :
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Design News . 12/16/96, Vol. 52 Issue 25, p17-19. 2p. 1 Color Photograph, 1 Diagram, 1 Chart. - Publication Year :
- 1996
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Abstract
- Discusses the trend among manufacturers to move away from fasteners to snap-fit parts for assembly joints. Snap-fit parts in desktop products produced by Sun Microsystems and Silicon Graphics Inc.; Cost reduction as reason for shift; Mechanism of the snap-fit parts; Other companies following the trend; Unlikely demise of the fastener industry.
- Subjects :
- *JOINTS (Engineering)
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00119407
- Volume :
- 52
- Issue :
- 25
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Design News
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 9708061628