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Fastening problems solved in a snap.

Authors :
Colucci, Deana
Source :
Design News. 12/16/96, Vol. 52 Issue 25, p17-19. 2p. 1 Color Photograph, 1 Diagram, 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
1996

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

Subjects :
*JOINTS (Engineering)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00119407
Volume :
52
Issue :
25
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Design News
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
9708061628