Section Two The Basics of Joining

Section Two The Basics of Joining

Prior to selecting a particular joining method, many factors need to be understood to create the most reliable and effective assembly. Each assembly is different, the goal of this section is to establish an understanding of the processes used to identify appropriate substrates and to define important characteristics that impact joining method selection. Factors such as specific assembly strength requirements, testing requirements, applied forces and loading conditions, the permanence and required durability of an assembly, manufacturing and design parameters, and substrate characteristics need to be considered before selecting a joining method. It is also important to quantify these factors to ensure that the final assembly meets and, where possible, exceeds the minimum performance expectations. This section covers these topics in depth.