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.
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 : Introduction to Plastics
Chapter 2 : Mechanical Fasteners Used in Plastics
Chapter 3 : Fastening Characteristics of Plastics
Chapter 4 : Generic Name Plastics
Chapter 5 : Tradename Plastics
Chapter 6 : Fastening-Site Design Considerations : Threaded Fasteners
Chapter 7 : Typical Applications
Chapter 8 : The Fastener Laboratory
Chapter 9 : Power Screwdriving Equipment
Chapter 10 : Inserts and Insertion Methods
Appendix 1 : Tradenames and Manufacturers
Appendix 2 : Some Questions to Ask About Fastener Applications in Plastics
Appendix 3 : Summary : Fastener Recommendations
Index
