I am a mold designer, not a product designer. But my boss just took on a job to do product design that requires snaps hooks. I know there are a lot of variables when designing snaps to get them to work right. I just don't know them.
Does anyone know of a good resource (preferably online) that explains design specifications of plastic snap hooks?
You might search around these sites for archived articles. They've saved my rear in the past. Solidworks help menu has a little background also.
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I haven't actually tried this one, but here is an online snap fit calculator from BASF:
There are probably others as well. If you know what material you are going to be using I would try the supplier's website. Usually the design guidelines and calculations are given for just the supplier's materials.
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Just downloaded Bayer's guide. Looks like good late night reading.
Thank you everyone. You've given me several good leads for the information I've been seeking... I had no luck. Guess I need to brush-up on my googling skills : )
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