This comprehensive “how-to” book describes all the principal fastening and joining methods used to assemble plastic parts, explaining the advantages and disadvantages of each. Joining of Plastics also details which joining methods are most suitable for which materials and molding processes—invaluable information for design engineers and processors.

Contents
Designing for Efficient Assembly
Cost Reduction in Assembly
Design for Recycling and Disassembly
Assembly Method Selection by Materials
Assembly Method Selection by Process
Adhesive and Solvent Joining
Fasteners and Inserts
Hinges
Hot Plates/Hot Die/Fusion and Hot Wire/Resistance Welding
Hot Gas Welding
Induction/Electromagnetic Welding
Insert and Multi-Part Molding
Press Fits/Force Fits/Interference Fits/Shrink Fits
Snap Fits
Spin Welding
Staking/Swaging/Peening/Cold Heading/Cold Forming
Threads: Tapped and Molded-In
Ultrasonic Welding
Vibration Welding
Laser Welding