Fundamentals of Annular Snap-Fit Joints (PDF Download)

    March 7, 2016

    Snap-fit joints are the most widely used way of joining and assembling plastics. They are classified according to their spring element and by separability of the joint: Will it be detachable, difficult to disassemble, or permanent? The most common snap fit is the cantilever. It is based on a flexural beam principle where ...

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