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From ticona.com
The best way to deal with parts assembly
is to avoid it entirely, instead
molding multiple parts as one unit.
The next best option is to minimize handling
through proper design and by choosing the
best joining method. This article reviews the
most common ways for assembling plastic
parts, which range from molded-in features
like snap fits to chemical bonding, thermal
welding and mechanical fasteners.
Products & Services
Snap fasteners or snaps are mechanical fasteners that close or lock with a clicking or snapping sound.
Composite and fiberglass molding services perform injection molding, blow molding, compression molding, rotational molding, thermoforming, and dip molding.
Molding services create ceramic, composite, glass, rubber, plastic, silicone, or metal parts by combining solids or powders with liquids, or by pressing solid materials or powders into a die or form.
Contract manufacturing services provide parts and equipment on behalf of original equipment manufacturers (OEM). The design and brand name remain the property of the OEM. Contract manufacturing may involve a complete range of services from design and prototyping to final production, assembly, and quality assurance for complete products.
Specialty fasteners are other specialized or proprietary fasteners or fastening products.
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Topics of Interest
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Technical Articles
Plastics Assembly Methods. Part five of the Designfax series
- Plastics, Elastomers and Polymers
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