Joining and assembly Flashcards
What does welding involve?
Heating the area of joint
until material melts and runs together
What can welding only be used on?
Joining materials that are of the same type
Why does welding involve adding filler material?
To fill gap in joint
What does brazing use?
Heat to join metals
Where are riveted joints used?
Attaching the skin to aircraft
How does riveting work?
Inserted into holed in overlapping pieces of materials
ends hold material in place
What are adhesives?
Compounds used to chemically/physically bond items
How is epoxy resin used as adhesive?
Joining metals , plastics and composites
mixed immedaitely before use
How is acrylic cement used as adhesive
Joining acrylic/some other type of thermoplastic
melts the surface of plastic and fuse together
How is polyvinyl acetate used as adhesive/
General purpose glue for woodwork
Temporary joining methods
examples of threaded fastening
- nuts
- bolts
- screw
