by Edward A.Y. Fisher, engineering manager, Henkel Corp. Question: When choosing an assembly process for a manufactured part, why should adhesives be considered over other processes, such as welding? Adhesives offer several major benefits over other assembly methods. They distribute stress load evenly over a broad area, eliminating stress concentration that occurs when … [Read more...] about Adhesives for Assembly
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Trend Analysis to Acquire Knowledge at Increased Volumes
by Perry Parendo, Perry's Solutions, Inc. When new products are created, the development homework is performed on a small portion of the eventual production. Sometimes it is weeks, or even only days, of equivalent full-volume production levels. If done well, the homework will show performance over a wide range of environments and provide an understanding of key inputs. If not … [Read more...] about Trend Analysis to Acquire Knowledge at Increased Volumes