04338cam a2200337Ii 4500991003241559707536070806s2006 maua sb 001 0 eng d97807506796570750679654b13653994-39ule_inst115785:115883Elsevier Science & Technologyhttp://www.sciencedirect.comBibl. Dip.le Aggr. Ingegneria Innovazione - Sez. Ingegneria Innovazioneeng624.17722Messler, Robert W.,1942-627372Integral mechanical attachment[e-book] :a resurgence of the oldest method of joining /Robert W. Messler, Jr.Burlington, MA :Butterworth-Heinemann,c2006xvii, 407 p. :ill. ;27 cmIncludes bibliographical references and indexPreface -- Chapter 1: Introduction to Integral Mechanical Attachment -- Chapter 2: Classification of Integral Mechanical Attachment -- Chapter 3: Rigid Integral Mechanical Attachments or Interlocks -- Chapter 4: Elastic (Snap-fit) Integral Mechanical Attachments or Interlocks -- Chapter 5: Plastic (Formed-in) Integral Mechanical Attachments or Interlocks -- Chapter 6: Classification Revisited -- Chapter 7: Metal Attachments -- Chapter 8: Polymer Attachments -- Chapter 9: Wood Attachments -- Chapter 10: Cement, Concrete, and Masonry-unit Attachments -- Chapter 11: Glass and Ceramic Attachments -- Chapter 12: Mechanical Electrical Connections -- Chapter 13: The Future of Integral Mechanical Attachment: Where from Here? -- IndexIntegral Mechanical Attachment, highlights on one of the worlds oldest technologies and makes it new again. Think of buttons and toggles updated to innovative snaps, hooks, and interlocking industrial parts. Mechanical fasteners have been around as long as mankind, but manufacturers of late have been re-discovering their quick, efficient and fail proof advantages when using them as interlocking individual components as compared with such traditional means of joining materials like welding, soldering, gluing and using nuts bolts, rivets and other similar devices. For many years, it has been virtually impossible to find a single-source reference that provides an overview of the various categories of fastening systems and their various applications. Design engineers should find this book to be an invaluable source of detailed, illustrated information on how such fasteners work, and how they can save time and money. Students, too, will find this book to be extremely useful for courses in mechanical design, machine design, product development and other related areas where fastening and joining subjects are taught. This will be the first reference book to come along in many years that will fully illustrate the major classes of integral mechanical fasteners, replete with examples of typical assembly and ideas and suggestions for further research. * Covers all major techniques for integral mechanical attachment within the context of other types of joining including chemical (adhesive) bonding, melting and solidification (welding, soldering, brazing), and mechanical joining (fasteners and part features) * Includes specific chapters for particular attachment considerations by materials type, including metals, plastics, ceramics, glass, wood, and masonry * Provides unique coverage of mechanical/electrical connections for reliable contact and useElectronic reproduction.Amsterdam :Elsevier Science & Technology,2007.Mode of access: World Wide Web.System requirements: Web browser.Title from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007).Access may be restricted to users at subscribing institutionsJoints (Engineering)Electronic books.localOriginal07506796549780750679657(DLC) 2006298872(OCoLC)70916067Referexhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780750679657An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for informationPublisher descriptionhttp://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0704/2006298872-d.html.b1365399403-03-2224-01-08991003241559707536Integral mechanical attachment1212735UNISALENTOle02624-01-08m@ -engmau00