ME 330 Manufacturing Processes MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY: Joining Methods (cont.)

Two Major Types of Mechanical Assembly allow for disassembly create a permanent joint with no possibility of disassembly Use of the third part component Use of the deformation between two components to be assembled. For example, adhesion and bonding Why would you ever want to make a part with a permanent joint?? Pass around phone Principle: elasticity and plasticity

Mechanical Assembly Approach: Deformation to make two parts fit or lock each other together

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Law 1: Force-deformation effect: elasticity and plasticity. Law 2: Thermal-deformation effect: varying the temperature of an object can lead to the expansion or contraction of an object in geometry. Principle 1: Part A is in a forced state and Part B constrains Part A, which leads to the interference fit or assembly of A and B due to Law 1. Principle 2: Part A is in an thermal or cooled state and Part B constrains Part A, which leads to the interference fit or assembly of A and B due to Law 2. Principle 3: mutual interlock of A and B, which leads to a joint of A and B; the assembly process further follows Principles 1 and/or Principle 2.

The principle of a process explains why and how a process works. In the case of assembly of two parts A and B without a third part, the principle of a process explains why and how A and B can be assembled.

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Mechanical approach to introduce an interference fit in assembling two parts Press Shrink and expansion Snap Retaining ring Mold (permanent) Integral

Press Fitting  Press and then fit A straight cylindrical pin of a certain diameter is pressed into a hole which has a slightly smaller diameter than the pin. Diameter of the hole (inner) is smaller than diameter of the pin. After pressing on the perimeter of the pin, the diameter of the pin is smaller so that it can be inserted into the hole. Roll Pin Spiral Pin Hole - Parts do not need to be cooled/heated to fit together - Show example of tool to push pin in, and tool to push pin out Aside: gunreports.com for pin types Remark 1: Press assembly follows Principle 1

Press Fitting Functions: Locate and lock components in place. Facilitate the formation of pivot joint - to create shafts to allow one component to rotate about the other. Facilitate the formation of safety device - to break in overload conditions to save the rest of the assembly from failure. - Parts do not need to be cooled/heated to fit together - Show example of tool to push pin in, and tool to push pin out Aside: gunreports.com for pin types

Facilitate the formation of a safety device - to break in overload conditions to save the rest of the assembly from failure due to high stress created in the shaft. (a) (b) - Parts do not need to be cooled/heated to fit together - Show example of tool to push pin in, and tool to push pin out Aside: gunreports.com for pin types Assume the gray is the pin. In (a), pin (gray) is fixed with shaft (green). Suppose the assembly of the gray and blue is based on the press fit, and the assembly of the gray and green is permanent joint. When there is a overloading along the shaft (green), the whole assembly comes to the situation (b).

Shrink and Expansion Shrink fitting - external part is enlarged by heating and internal part is inserted into the external part. Shrink to create interference fit when back to room temperature. Expansion fitting - internal part is contracted by cooling and inserted into external part, then expands to create interference fit when back to room temperature. Commonly used to fit gears, pulleys, and sleeves onto shafts Principle 2: Part A is in an thermal or cooled state and Part B constrains Part A, which leads to the interference fit or assembly of A and B due to Law 2. Remark 2: This assembly process follows Principle 2

Snap Both parts are deforming during the assembly process Joining two parts in which mating elements possess a temporary interference during assembly, but once assembled they interlock. During assembly, one or both parts elastically deform to accommodate the temporary interference. Both parts are deforming during the assembly process Remark 3: Snap follows Principle 3 with Principle 1

Retaining Rings Remark 4: The assembly process follows Principle 1 Fastener that snaps into a circumferential groove on a shaft or bore to form a shoulder Function: to locate or restrict movement of parts on a shaft or bore Internal External Used to locate or restrict movement of parts on a shaft like bearings Remark 4: The assembly process follows Principle 1 E-clip Push-on

Molding Inserts Placement of a component into mold prior to plastic molding or metal casting, so that it becomes a permanent and integral part of the molding or casting: (a) threaded bushing, and (b) threaded stud

Pros of molding Inserts Insert has better properties than molded or cast material. Insert geometry is too complex or intricate to incorporate into mold cavity. Applications: Internally threaded bushings and nuts Externally threaded studs Bearings Electrical contacts Remark 5: The assembly process follows Principle 2

Integral Lanced tabs Seaming Both parts are deformed, so they interlock as a mechanically fastened joint. Methods include: Lanced tabs Seaming

Integral - lanced tabs Lanced tabs to attach wires or shafts to sheet metal Many different shapes Remark 6: This process follows Principle 3 with Principle 1

Integral - Seaming Edges of two separate sheet metal parts or the opposite edges of the same part are bent over to form the fastening seam Canned food I will show another joint: It is a proprietary joint called the Loc-L-joint: http://www.btmcorp.com/toglloc.html Alternative for rivets Remark 6: This process follows Principle 3 with Principle 1

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Design for Assembly (DFA) Keys to successful DFA: Design products with as few parts as possible. Design parts such that they can be easily assembled. Knowing how a product can be assembled as well as assembly costs. DFA is done during the design stage. Keep in mind: high volume of products may need to be assembled, so costs add up quick

DFA Guidelines Reduce the number of threaded fasteners Use quicker fastening methods such as snap fits, retaining rings, and integral fasteners. 2. Use threaded fasteners where disassembly is required. Reduce the variety of fasteners

DFA Guidelines Use modularity in product design: Design the subassembly around a base part to which other components are added. Reduce the need for multiple components to be handled at once: Use separate operations for each component. Limit the required directions of access: Adding all components vertically from the bottom to top is the ideal. Remember the phone

Summary Assemble without a need of the third party but two parts themselves. Two laws in physics and three principles for the assembly process design. Laws  Principles  Structuring  Applications/Functions. Design For Assembly (DFA). Remember the phone Promoting innovation: new principle, new process, new equipment