Sheet Metal Design

  1. Assembly and Joining Methods
    1. Mechanical Fastening
      1. Threaded Fasteners
        1. Machine Screws
          1. Head Types
            1. Thread Specifications
              1. Material Selection
              2. Self-Tapping Screws
                1. Thread Forming
                  1. Thread Cutting
                  2. Nuts and Bolts
                    1. Standard Types
                      1. Strength Classifications
                        1. Installation Methods
                      2. Riveting
                        1. Solid Rivets
                          1. Installation Process
                            1. Strength Characteristics
                            2. Blind Rivets
                              1. Pop Rivet Process
                                1. Accessibility Advantages
                                2. Structural Rivets
                                  1. High Strength Applications
                                3. Self-Clinching Fasteners
                                  1. Clinch Nuts
                                    1. Installation Requirements
                                      1. Load Capabilities
                                      2. Clinch Studs
                                        1. Threaded Projections
                                          1. Assembly Applications
                                          2. Standoffs
                                            1. Spacing Applications
                                              1. Electronic Assemblies
                                          3. Welding Processes
                                            1. Resistance Welding
                                              1. Spot Welding
                                                1. Process Parameters
                                                  1. Joint Design
                                                    1. Quality Control
                                                    2. Seam Welding
                                                      1. Continuous Joints
                                                        1. Leak-Tight Applications
                                                      2. Arc Welding
                                                        1. MIG Welding
                                                          1. Gas Metal Arc Process
                                                            1. Automation Capabilities
                                                            2. TIG Welding
                                                              1. Gas Tungsten Arc Process
                                                                1. Precision Applications
                                                                2. Stick Welding
                                                                  1. Manual Process
                                                                    1. Field Applications
                                                                  2. Advanced Welding
                                                                    1. Laser Welding
                                                                      1. High Speed Process
                                                                        1. Precision Capabilities
                                                                        2. Electron Beam Welding
                                                                          1. Vacuum Applications
                                                                            1. Deep Penetration
                                                                        3. Brazing and Soldering
                                                                          1. Brazing Process
                                                                            1. Temperature Requirements
                                                                              1. Filler Metal Selection
                                                                                1. Joint Preparation
                                                                                2. Soldering Process
                                                                                  1. Lower Temperature Process
                                                                                    1. Electronic Applications
                                                                                      1. Flux Requirements
                                                                                    2. Adhesive Bonding
                                                                                      1. Structural Adhesives
                                                                                        1. Epoxy Systems
                                                                                          1. Acrylic Systems
                                                                                            1. Polyurethane Systems
                                                                                            2. Surface Preparation
                                                                                              1. Cleaning Requirements
                                                                                                1. Primer Application
                                                                                                  1. Roughening Methods
                                                                                                  2. Curing Methods
                                                                                                    1. Room Temperature Cure
                                                                                                      1. Heat Activated Cure
                                                                                                        1. UV Cure Systems
                                                                                                      2. Mechanical Interlocking
                                                                                                        1. Tab and Slot Joints
                                                                                                          1. Design Guidelines
                                                                                                            1. Assembly Methods
                                                                                                            2. Seamed Joints
                                                                                                              1. Pittsburgh Lock
                                                                                                                1. Snap Lock
                                                                                                                  1. Standing Seam
                                                                                                                  2. Crimped Joints
                                                                                                                    1. Mechanical Deformation
                                                                                                                      1. Permanent Assembly

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