Designing Plastic Parts for Assembly 10th Edition
Grab attention with a clear advantage: if you design plastic components, the updated Designing Plastic Parts for Assembly, 10th Edition by Paul Tres is the practical reference that elevates your designs from concept to manufacturable reality.
Packed with proven guidelines and real-world insight, this edition translates complex manufacturing constraints into actionable rules that reduce cost, shorten lead times, and improve product reliability. You’ll find concise, illustrated advice on parting lines, draft, ribbing, boss design, snap-fits, tolerancing, and material selection—presented in a way engineers, product designers, and procurement professionals can immediately apply on the shop floor or in global supply chains.
Whether you work in consumer electronics, medical devices, automotive components, or industrial Books, the book’s focus on design-for-assembly and manufacturability makes it indispensable for teams aiming to optimize injection molding and other plastic processes. Practical checklists and quick-reference tips accelerate decision-making during early-stage design and tooling reviews, helping avoid costly revisions downstream.
Written in a clear, authoritative voice, Designing Plastic Parts for Assembly, 10th Edition blends technical rigor with hands-on practicality—ideal for seasoned professionals and newer designers alike. The guidance is globally relevant, supporting engineers and manufacturers across North America, Europe, and Asia who require reliable, production-ready solutions.
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Note: eBooks do not include supplementary materials such as CDs, access codes, etc.


