Strictly Snap-Fits: Developing World-Class Snap-Fit Attachments

Develop a deep understanding of snap-fit attachments and gain the knowledge to develop snap-fit applications optimized for reliability, manufacturing, assembly and customer usage. With real-life observations, sample parts and a copy of the instructor’s book, you gain the tools necessary to master the snap-fit technology fundamentals.

Participants in this course receive an electronic copy of “The First Snap-Fit Handbook,” Third Edition by Paul Bonenberger included with registration.

Instructor

Paul Bonenberger

Paul Bonenberger worked at a major North American engineering and manufacturing company for 37 years. For 30 of those years, he was a subject matter expert in mechanical attachments. In 1990, he recognized that no comprehensive explanation of snap-fit technology ... read more

Who Should Attend

• Designers and engineers with responsibility for developing plastic parts
• Leaders of Design-for-Manufacturing workshops where product concepts are developed
• Beginners/novices wishing to learn basic principles and design practices that will prevent fundamental product design mistakes
• Experienced individuals looking for new information and tricks-of-the-trade to help them develop better products, faster
• Managers of product groups at original equipment suppliers interested in product development, establishing performance requirements, supplier/client interactions and gaining competitive advantage

Benefits and Learning Outcomes

• Understand how a snap-fit attachment functions as a complex system of features
• Recognize and avoid many common snap-fit mistakes
• Know the minimum design requirements for a successful snap-fit attachment
• Have a process for developing sound snap-fit concepts before committing to a final design
• Be aware of important tricks-of-the-trade, otherwise discovered through trial and error
• Distinguish locking feature styles and know which is appropriate for a given application
• Understand basic processing considerations and basic material considerations for snap-fits
• Understand how enhancement features are used to create robust attachments
• Have rules-of-thumb and analysis procedures for cantilever beam based lock features
• Have a process for diagnosing common snap-fit problems
• Understand the fundamental characteristics of a snap-fit capable organization