Micro-mechanical Assembly

This chapter gives an introduction to micro-mechanical assembly and proposes a classification and characterization of micro-mechanical assembly methods. Firstly, main challenging issues concerning micro-mechanical assembly are introduced, followed by classification of the micro-assembly methods into snap fit, screwing, velcro, joinery, injection molding, riveting, folding, and clinching, for each of which a description is given. An application example—mechanical assembly of push button parts, is given as a demonstration of the methods and techniques described.

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