Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing, Binder Ready Version: Materials, Processes, and Systems
Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing, Binder Ready Version: Materials, Processes, and Systems
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781119128694
Author: Mikell P. Groover
Publisher: WILEY
bartleby

Concept explainers

bartleby

Videos

Question
Book Icon
Chapter 31, Problem 1RQ
To determine

How does mechanical assembly differ from the other methods of assembly such as welding, soldering, brazing, and adhesive bonding?

Expert Solution & Answer
Check Mark

Explanation of Solution

Mechanical assembly is a method used to join two or more different materials together to form a structure or system.

In mechanical assembly, the mechanical fastening method is used to joint two or more metal parts together that allows for disassembly (e.g., bolts, nuts, and screws), whereas other methods of assembly such as welding, brazing, soldering and adhesive bonding use a filler material which is heated to rise its melting temperature to permanently join materials.

The main reason for preferring mechanical assembly operation than any other methods of assembly is,

  • Ease of assembly, and
  • Ease of disassembly.

Want to see more full solutions like this?

Subscribe now to access step-by-step solutions to millions of textbook problems written by subject matter experts!
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Mechanical Engineering
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, mechanical-engineering and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Elements Of Electromagnetics
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:9780190698614
Author:Sadiku, Matthew N. O.
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Text book image
Mechanics of Materials (10th Edition)
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:9780134319650
Author:Russell C. Hibbeler
Publisher:PEARSON
Text book image
Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:9781259822674
Author:Yunus A. Cengel Dr., Michael A. Boles
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Education
Text book image
Control Systems Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:9781118170519
Author:Norman S. Nise
Publisher:WILEY
Text book image
Mechanics of Materials (MindTap Course List)
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:9781337093347
Author:Barry J. Goodno, James M. Gere
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Engineering Mechanics: Statics
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:9781118807330
Author:James L. Meriam, L. G. Kraige, J. N. Bolton
Publisher:WILEY
Metal Joining Process-Welding, Brazing and Soldering; Author: Toc H Kochi;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPT5_fDSzGY;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY