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Articles about the various techniques for assembly plastic parts, including ultrasonic welding, snap-fits and threaded fasteners.

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3D-Printed Parts Rev Up the UVic Race Car

3D-Printed Parts Rev Up the UVic Race Car

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Jim Camillo
January 12, 2021
Though simple in design, the oil pan is a vital part of a vehicle engine's lubrication system. It is typically made of steel and contains a rubber gasket that prevents the oil from leaking.
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Better Design Leads to Better Plastic Parts

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John Sprovieri
November 4, 2020
Rosti Group is a global injection-molding company and contract manufacturer to some of the world’s leading manufacturers in the packaging, consumer appliances, business machines, home automation, medical and automotive sectors. Once Rosti’s engineers receive the customer’s 3D product data and specifications, the clock starts ticking. What do Rosti engineers look for in a plastic part design? What are some common ways that Rosti engineers optimize parts? What are some common mistakes that engineers make when designing plastic parts? How does the intended method of assembly influence part design? Get answers to these questions and more in this exclusive interview.
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Staking for Plastic Parts Assembly

Staking for Plastic Parts Assembly

New technologies are solving challenges in staking plastic parts
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John Sprovieri
September 15, 2020
Staking is ideal for assembling plastic parts. It's quick and inexpensive. It can join dissimilar materials. It eliminates the cost of fasteners and adhesives, and it allows engineers to loosen the tolerances for molded parts.
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Centrifugal Feeder Supplies Parts for Irrigation System

Centrifugal Feeder Supplies Parts for Irrigation System

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John Sprovieri
September 11, 2020

Vibratory bowl feeders are not the only way to feed parts. One alternative is the centrifugal feeder. This type of feeder is comprised of a rotating center disc mounted on an angle and a horizontally mounted rotating bowl.


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Five Things: Medical Device Assembly

Five Things: Medical Device Assembly

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John Sprovieri
September 10, 2020
Face masks are in short supply, but a new "factory in a box" designed by systems integrator Mikron could solve the problem.
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3D Printing Optimizes Customization of Tablet Stands

3D Printing Optimizes Customization of Tablet Stands

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Jim Camillo
July 23, 2020
Aesthetics matter in many venues of life, with retail being one of the most common. For example, an effective point-of-sale (POS) display can greatly enhance a product's appearance and its customer appeal.
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Ultrasonic Welding Technology Brings Innovation to US, Russian Automakers

Ultrasonic Welding Technology Brings Innovation to US, Russian Automakers

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Jim Camillo
July 21, 2020
Not every technological advancement in automotive assembly gets adequate recognition. Consider, for example, how much has been written about the use of aluminum in the redesigned 2019 Dodge RAM 1500 and 2500 trucks, vs. that of ultrasonic welding.
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Flying W Plastics to Invest $8 Million in New FL Plant

July 21, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, FL — A West Virginia-based plastics manufacturer, Flying W Plastics, will invest $8 million in a new facility here and create 28 new jobs.


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Aluminum Inserts For Plastic Assembly

Five Things: Assembly Fasteners

June 18, 2020
SPIROL has introduced a new series of molded-in inserts for plastic assemblies. The rugged design of the Series 63 through-hole inserts and Series 65 blind-end inserts
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Toyota Innovation TILTS Against COVID-19

April 27, 2020

GEORGETOWN, KY — Engineers at the TILT Lab at Toyota's assembly plant here have joined in the fight against COVID-19.


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