Snap-fit joints are the most widely used way of joining and assembling plastics. They are classified according to their spring element and by separability of the joint: Will it be detachable, ...

One of the greatest disadvantages of plastic materials is their flexibility and relatively low stiffness. One of the greatest advantages of plastic materials is their flexibility and low stiffness.

Abstract: This paper introduces a special-shaped plastic snap-fit and the mechanical and fatigue analysis with the finite element analysis tool of Ansys workbench. The analysis result indicates that ...