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Mechanical Fastening of Plastics provides a unique, practical, and comprehensive "How-to" introduction to plastic-to-plastic, non-permanent assemblies, Covering the full range of information in an easy-to-understand, nontechnical format, this outstanding work affords the confident understanding needed to keep pace with advances in plastic technology.
This money-saving handbook covers helically inserted screws, studs, push-in fasteners, threaded inserts, power tools, ultrasonic insertion equipment, and much more: explains principles, applications, terminology, peculiarities, and problems of plastics fastening; and describes material characteristics of most major thermoplastics and thermoset plastics, classified generically and by trade name, to help select the appropriate type of fasteners, materials, and fastening sites ... avoid or correct design pitfalls, production problems, and rejects ... and utilize the design and production resources of fastener manufacturers.
Presenting timely coverage unavailable from any other source, this authoritative work is essential for all professionals involved with Mechanical Fastening of Plastics : engineers in product design, product manufacturing, Fastening, and plastics; plastic technologists and processors; production technicians: and sales and management personnel. Moreover, this book serves as an excellent reference for mechanical engineering students and as an ideal guide in professional seminars.