Tuesday, August 27, 2019 2 pm ET / 11 am PT Rapid manufacturing allows for complex injection molding techniques with overmolding and insert molding processes. In this webinar, see how these multi-material processes work, learn about the key design considerations for prototyping and low-volume production, and examine the material selection available. In this…
Advanced Design Options for Custom Springs
Most engineers are familiar with traditional wire wound (coiled) springs, but in this webinar attendees will learn about a viable alternative known as “machined springs”. Based on the whitepaper “Choosing between Machined and Wire Wound Springs”, the webinar will review differences between these two types of springs along with the advantages of each and application…
Increasing the Strength and Reliability of Press Fits
Live webinar was recorded on November 14, 2013. Retaining compounds increase the strength and reliability of traditional press and shrink fits. Retaining compounds improve the distribution of stress, which increases maximum load transmission and performance. They create a physical barrier that eliminates fretting, oxidation and galvanic corrosion, which increase service life. Recent chemical advances in…
Endless Possibilities: Understanding the Expanding World of Machined Springs
The live webinar was recorded on September 10, 2014. This webinar addresses the high points of the original Choosing Between Machined and Wire Wound Springs webinar, and then goes into more detail regarding the unique differences that can significantly affect design considerations. In particular, issues regarding coil and slot geometries plus length limitations will be discussed. The…
How to Eliminate Mechanical, Vibrational Loosening, Clampload & Corrosion Failures In Your Products
Equipment reliability can be greatly improved by ensuring that all threaded fasteners used in the assembly are secure and will not fail. When critical pieces of equipment fail, root cause failure analysis is often employed to determine the cause. In many cases, the cause is a loosened fastener. This webinar: -Compares the reliability, performance and…
Design Considerations for Choosing Between Machined and Wire Wound Springs
Machined springs offer several benefits not available with wire wound springs, such as integrating multiple features into one piece. Gary Boehm will cover the differences between machined and wire wound springs, features and benefits, as well as application tips, including tips for using them in torsion and wrap spring clutch applications. You will learn the…
Solving Assembly Challenges in Reduced Footprint Applications
Smaller, lighter, and thinner electronic devices and their inherently restrictive design envelopes present several challenges on the road to their assembly and manufacture. Hardware for component attachment must perform reliably, despite the shrinking and limited footprints for fastener placement and installation. In addition, designers face reduced parts counts for weight savings and production economies. An entirely…
Why Choose Adhesives Over Traditional Fasteners?
This webinar discusses the latest advances in structural adhesives for a range of design, manufacturing, and assembly applications. It includes an evaluation of fastening technologies, such as “instant” assembly methods using thermal joining, mechanical fastening, and tapes, as well as the benefits of new structural liquid adhesives. It offers insight into the role of the…