Assembly Techniques
Hello,

Trying to find resources (books/courses) that shed more light on how to assemble parts together
For instance, the dos and don'ts on fastening Lexan (polycarbonate) parts, applying Loctite to Flathead bolts, when to use lock washers e.t.c.
I'm currently on co-op in a manufacturing position and would like to be able to come to a solution quickly for some of these problems

Thanks,
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Bryan,

Thank you for the resources.
I was looking for something like this.
Check out how many fasteners loosen with vibration:

https://youtu.be/IKwWu2w1gGk

http://www.boltscience.com/pages/vibloose.htm

--Bryan
Quinn,
I'm involved in build to print projects, but sometimes drawings are not accurate and the floor needs direction on what hardware needs to be changed where.
The integrity of the structure might suffer if the replacement hardware does not satisfy the intent.

James K,
Thank you for the suggestion, I will look to signing up to some Tooling U classes.
Solidworks is good but it doesn't really tell you why say, a lockwasher was used

James G,
Was starting to think that it's an experience thing that you just acquire over time but nonetheless will look to getting into some Tooling U classes

Carol,
Thank you for the resources :)

Thank you all for the help. I'm quite new in this field so the responses are very encouraging
 
Carol Tower
32 Posts
Hi Muhsin,

Here are a few resources on assembling plastic parts.  See the article at the following link - https://www.ptonline.com/articles/how-to-select-a-plastics-assembly-process

See also the attached ebook - Designing Plastic Parts for Assembly.

Let me know if you need anything additional on this subject.

 
James Kennedy, you have it nailed. I have never heard of an assembly HOW-TO book. Evertime the variables of equipment available, to skill set, to budget and so on effect the design. TU-SME is a great start.
You will want to take the Tooling U-SME classes on fasteners to get up to speed on.
As far as assembly, you should maybe be testing your assemblies in Solidworks.
Hope this helps

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Quinn Pow
1 Posts
Hello,

I saw your post in SME.

What sort of manufacturing are you involved in?



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