Designing Plastic Parts for Assembly

The 6th edition of this well received book provides a detailed yet simplified discussion of material selection, manufacturing techniques, and assembly procedures and will enable the reader to evaluate plastic materials to adequately design plastic parts for assembly. A noteworthy addition in this brand new sixth edition is a new cutting-edge materials selection. The book describes good joint design and purpose, the geometry and nature of the component parts, the types of load involved and other basic information necessary in order to work successfully in this field. It serves as an excellent tool that will facilitate cost effective design decisions and help to ensure that the plastic parts and products designed stand up under use.