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Inserts – Lowering Your “Installed Cost”

December 13, 2023 FTI 2023,  December/January

The application of plastics to engineering design remains high. To make full use of a wide range of plastic materials available, designers need a similarly wide range of fastening systems. Many fastening systems are available, but for the majority of engineering assemblies, provisions must be made to allow for dismantling for adjustment, servicing or repair. This usually means that a mechanical fastening system is essential.

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