Asset Details
Do you wish to reserve the book?
Effect of FDM Processing Conditions on Snap-Fit Characteristic in Assembly
Hey, we have placed the reservation for you!
By the way, why not check out events that you can attend while you pick your title.
Oops! Something went wrong.
Looks like we were not able to place the reservation. Kindly try again later.
Are you sure you want to remove the book from the shelf?
Effect of FDM Processing Conditions on Snap-Fit Characteristic in Assembly
Do you wish to request the book?
Effect of FDM Processing Conditions on Snap-Fit Characteristic in Assembly
Please be aware that the book you have requested cannot be checked out. If you would like to checkout this book, you can reserve another copy
We have requested the book for you!
Your request is successful and it will be processed during the Library working hours. Please check the status of your request in My Requests.
Oops! Something went wrong.
Looks like we were not able to place your request. Kindly try again later.
Journal Article
Effect of FDM Processing Conditions on Snap-Fit Characteristic in Assembly
2023
Overview
Snap-fit allows plastic products to have assembly and disassembly capabilities without the use of screws, bolts, or other additional parts. For this reason, snap-fit is used in all kinds of plastic products from stationery to automotive parts. Because the mechanical and other functions of a snap-fit are greatly affected by its shape and material properties, it is desirable to fully evaluate them at the design stage. In addition, as the assembly and disassembly of products by snap-fit is generally performed by people, it is important to evaluate not only virtually but also with actual plastic parts. Therefore, there is a strong need to make a prototype and evaluate the feel of the product during assembling and disassembling, before finalizing on the shape and materials. In the past, making precise prototype required expensive molds, but in recent years, additive manufacturing has made it possible to make prototype efficiently and at low cost. In additive manufacturing, fused deposition modeling (FDM) is considered suitable for snap-fit prototype because it can use the same materials as mass-produced products. Thus, it may be possible to make a snap-fit prototype with rigidity, strength, and other characteristics similar to those of mass-produced products. However, FDM has various processing conditions such as tool path, nozzle temperature, and height of one layer. They are expected to have a significant effect on the snap-fit characteristics. Snap-fit is required to meet various requirements depending on the plastic products. The requirements can be divided into three major categories: in assembly, in disassembly, and when to use. In this study, we investigated the effect of FDM processing conditions on snap-fit characteristic in assembly.
Publisher
Fuji Technology Press Co. Ltd
