Foreword to Third Edition |
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Preface to Third Edition |
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Foreword to Previous Editions |
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Prefaces to Previous Editions |
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Preface to First Edition |
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Preface to Second Edition |
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2 | (1) |
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3 | (1) |
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1.4 Snap-Fits and Loose Fasteners |
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6 | (1) |
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1.5 Snap-Fits as Interface Systems |
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7 | (1) |
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1.6 The Attachment Level Construct6 (ALC) |
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1.6.1 Attachment Level Terminology |
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1.6.2 Applying the ALC to Other Attachment Methods |
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1.6.3 Required Capabilities for Snap-Fit Development |
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11 | (1) |
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14 | (3) |
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1.7.3 Experienced Product Developers |
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1.7.4 Design for Assembly/Manufacturing Practitioners |
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1.7.5 Executives and Engineering Managers |
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19 | (10) |
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21 | (3) |
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24 | (1) |
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26 | (3) |
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3 Introduction to the Snap-Fit Development Process |
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3.1 Concept vs. Detailed Design |
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30 | (1) |
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3.2 The Value of Multiple Concepts |
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31 | (1) |
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3.3 Step 0: Is a Snap-Fit Appropriate? |
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32 | (4) |
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3.4 The Demand-Complexity Matrix® |
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36 | (2) |
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38 | (3) |
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41 | (14) |
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45 | (5) |
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4.2.1 Mating-Part and Base-Part |
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4.2.2 Basic Shape Descriptions |
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46 | (1) |
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4.2.3 Basic Shape Combinations |
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47 | (3) |
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50 | (2) |
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52 | (2) |
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54 | (1) |
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5 Physical Elements: Locators |
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55 | (22) |
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5.1 Protrusion-Based Locators |
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56 | (4) |
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56 | (1) |
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5.2 Surface-Based Locators |
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63 | (11) |
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5.5.2 Providing Constraint |
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65 | (1) |
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5.5.3 Assembly Motion and Strength |
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66 | (2) |
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68 | (1) |
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5.5.5 Dimensional Robustness |
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69 | (1) |
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71 | (1) |
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5.5.6 Constraint Efficiency |
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72 | (1) |
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5.5.7 Mechanical Advantage and Stability |
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73 | (1) |
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74 | (1) |
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74 | (3) |
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6 Physical Elements: Locks |
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77 | (40) |
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6.1 Lock Deflection and Separation Behavior |
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78 | (2) |
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80 | (1) |
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6.3 Cantilever Beam Locks |
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81 | (24) |
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84 | (2) |
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6.3.1.1 Hook Assembly Behavior |
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86 | (2) |
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6.3.1.2 Hook Separation Behavior |
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88 | (3) |
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6.3.1.3 Hooks and Retainers |
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91 | (1) |
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92 | (1) |
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6.3.2.1 Loop Assembly Behavior |
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94 | (1) |
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6.3.2.2 Loop Separation Behavior |
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95 | (1) |
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6.3.2.3 Loops and Knit Lines |
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96 | (2) |
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98 | (3) |
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6.3.3.1 Trap Assembly Behavior |
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6.3.3.2 Trap Separation Behavior |
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101 | (2) |
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6.3.4 Low Deflection Lugs |
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103 | (1) |
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6.3.5 Other Cantilever Beam Locks |
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104 | (1) |
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108 | (5) |
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6.7.2 Short Grip-Length and Low-Clearance Applications |
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109 | (1) |
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6.7.3 High Demand Applications |
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110 | (1) |
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6.7.4 Tamper Resistant Applications |
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111 | (1) |
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6.7.5 The Case against Cantilever Hooks |
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111 | (2) |
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113 | (4) |
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7 Lock Strength and Decoupling |
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7.1 Level 0 No Decoupling |
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119 | (1) |
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125 | (5) |
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8 Constraint in Snap-Fit Applications |
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134 | (2) |
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8.4 Over and Improper Constraint |
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8.4.1 Redundant Constraint Features |
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140 | (1) |
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8.4.2 Opposing Constraint Features |
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141 | (4) |
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8.5 The Constraint Worksheet |
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8.6 Using the Constraint Worksheet |
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156 | (1) |
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9 Physical Elements: Enhancements |
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159 | (44) |
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9.1 Assembly Enhancements |
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160 | (16) |
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161 | (2) |
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163 | (1) |
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9.1.4 Example: Switch Application |
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9.1.5 Example: Reflector Application |
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9.2 Activation Enhancements |
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176 | (6) |
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176 | (3) |
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9.3 Performance Enhancements |
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182 | (7) |
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9.4 Manufacturing Enhancements |
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189 | (8) |
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9.4.1 Process-Friendly Design |
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190 | (3) |
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9.4.2 Fine-Tuning Enablers |
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193 | (4) |
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197 | (6) |
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10 Applying the Snap-Fit Development Process |
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10.1 Step 1: Define the Application |
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204 | (2) |
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206 | (4) |
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10.3 Step 3: Generate Multiple Concepts |
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210 | (12) |
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211 | (1) |
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212 | (3) |
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10.3.3 Identify Constraint Pairs |
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215 | (5) |
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10.3.4 Add Some Enhancements |
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220 | (1) |
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10.3.5 Select a Concept for Analysis |
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221 | (1) |
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10.4 Step 4: Design and Analyze Features |
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222 | (5) |
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223 | (1) |
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10.4.1.1 Threaded Fasteners |
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223 | (2) |
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10.4.1.2 Plastic Push-In Fasteners |
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225 | (1) |
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10.4.1.3 Spring-Steel Clips |
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226 | (1) |
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10.5 Step 5: Confirm Design with Parts |
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227 | (3) |
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10.6 Step 6: Fine-Tune the Design |
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230 | (1) |
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10.7 Step 7: Snap-Fit Application Completed |
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11 Feature Development: Material Properties |
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11.1 Sources of Material Property Data |
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233 | (1) |
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11.2 Material Property Assumptions |
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234 | (1) |
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11.3 The Stress-Strain Curve |
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235 | (4) |
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11.4 Determining a Design Point |
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239 | (5) |
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11.4.1 Applications with Fixed Strain |
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239 | (1) |
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11.4.2 Applications with Variable Strain |
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240 | (2) |
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11.4.3 The Secant Modulus |
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11.4.4 Maximum Permissible Strain Data |
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242 | (2) |
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11.5 Coefficient of Friction |
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244 | (2) |
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11.6 Other Effects on Material Properties |
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246 | (3) |
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249 | (2) |
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12 Lock Feature Development: Rules-of-Thumb |
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251 | (18) |
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251 | (8) |
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12.1.1 Beam Thickness at the Base |
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253 | (3) |
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12.1.3 Beam Thickness at the Retention Feature |
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256 | (1) |
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257 | (2) |
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12.2 Retaining Member: Catch |
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259 | (3) |
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12.2.1 The Insertion Face |
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259 | (1) |
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12.2.2 The Retention Face |
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260 | (2) |
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13 Lock Feature Development: Calculations |
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13.1 Assumptions and Allowances |
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270 | (2) |
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13.2 The Deflecting Member: Cantilever Beam |
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13.2.1 General Equations for Rectangular Sections |
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13.2.2 Constant Section Beam Bending |
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274 | (3) |
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13.2.3 Adjusting the Design Strain for Stress Concentration |
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277 | (2) |
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13.2.4 Calculating the Initial Beam Strain |
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279 | (1) |
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13.2.5 Adjusting for Deflection at the Beam's Base |
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279 | (4) |
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13.2.6 Calculating the Initial Beam Deflection Force |
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13.2.7 Adjusting for Mating Feature/Part Deflection |
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13.2.8 Example Beam Strain and Deflection Calculations |
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13.2.9 Deflection Graphs for a Straight Beam |
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292 | (4) |
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13.3 Deflecting Member: Tapered Beams |
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296 | (11) |
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13.3.1 Taper Error Example |
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297 | (2) |
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13.3.2 Beams Tapered in Thickness |
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299 | (5) |
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13.3.3 Beams Tapered in Width |
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304 | (3) |
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13.4 Beam Calculation Summary |
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307 | (1) |
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13.5 Other Deflecting Member Styles |
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308 | (3) |
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13.5.1 Other Beam-Based Styles: Loops and Traps |
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308 | (2) |
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13.5.2 Other Styles: Torsional, Annular, and Planar Deflection |
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310 | (1) |
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13.6 The Retaining Member: Catch |
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311 | (14) |
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13.6.1 Lock Assembly Force |
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312 | (1) |
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13.6.1.1 Adjusting for the Insertion Face Effective Angle---- |
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13.6.1.2 Example Assembly Force Calculations |
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13.6.1.3 Modifying the Insertion Face Profile |
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315 | (4) |
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13.6.2 Catch Separation Force |
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319 | (1) |
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13.6.2.1 Adjusting for the Retention Face Effective Angle |
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319 | (2) |
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13.6.2.2 Example Assembly Force Calculations |
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321 | (2) |
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13.6.2.3 Modifying the Retention Face Profile |
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323 | (2) |
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13.7 Stationary Catches and Traps as Retaining Members |
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325 | (4) |
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13.7.1 Other Separation Considerations |
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328 | (1) |
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13.8 Using Finite Element Analysis |
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329 | (1) |
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13.9 Calculation Spreadsheets |
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330 | (3) |
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333 | (4) |
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14 Diagnosing Snap-Fit Problems |
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337 | (12) |
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14.1 Common Snap-Fit Mistakes |
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339 | (1) |
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14.2 Attachment Level Diagnosis |
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340 | (1) |
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14.3 Feature Level Diagnosis |
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341 | (6) |
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15 Gaining a Competitive Advantage in Snap-Fit Technology |
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349 | (30) |
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351 | (1) |
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15.2 Managing Expectations |
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352 | (1) |
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353 | (2) |
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15.4 The Demand-Complexity Matrix |
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355 | (5) |
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15.5 The Snap-Fit Capability Plan |
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360 | (3) |
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15.5.1 Vision, Mission, and Values |
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15.6 Initiatives for Getting Started |
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15.6.1 Provide Education and Training |
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364 | (1) |
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15.6.2 Provide Technical Resources |
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15.6.3 Identify Low-Impact Applications as a Starting Point |
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364 | (1) |
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15.6.4 Use Physical Models |
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365 | (1) |
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15.6.5 Provide Benchmarking Opportunities |
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15.6.6 Include Snap-Fit Technical Requirements in the Bidding and Purchasing Processes |
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366 | (2) |
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15.6.7 Identify Intermediate Applications |
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368 | (1) |
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15.7 Initiatives for Organizational Capability |
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369 | (7) |
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15.7.1 Identify and Empower a Snap-Fit Champion |
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369 | (1) |
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15.7.2 Identify and Empower a Snap-Fit Technical Leader |
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369 | (1) |
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15.7.3 Make Snap-Fit Technology Visible in the Organization |
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370 | (1) |
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15.7.4 Link Snap-Fits to Other Business Strategies |
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370 | (1) |
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15.7.5 Create and Maintain a Library of Preferred Concepts |
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370 | (2) |
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15.7.5.1 Example of a Preferred Concepts Initiative |
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372 | (3) |
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15.7.6 Have a Model of the Snap-Fit Technical Domain |
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15.7.7 Reward Teamwork and Make Snap-Fits Interesting |
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375 | (1) |
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15.7.8 Identify Supportive Customers and Suppliers |
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375 | (1) |
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376 | (3) |
Appendix - Resources |
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About the Author |
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Index |
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