Product Description

Mechanical and design engineers will welcome this edition of the only comprehensive handbook covering virtually all fastening and joining methods. Now with 325 additional pages, the Third Edition substantially updates seven seconds, and features five entirely new sections on: shafts and coupling--seals and packings--self-clinching fasteners--robotic assembly--and innovative connections. Readers will find a unique, ``4-Step Problem Solving System'' that simplifies the job of locating essential information to fit the proper fastening and joining system to the required application. All current standards are presented in tabular form for quick and easy reference, and components are shown in clear illustrations for immediate understanding.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1822876 in Books
• Published on: 1996-11-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 1032 pages

From the Back Cover
Today's Only All-inclusive Reference in the Field--Now Completely Updated! The only handbook covering virtually all fastening and joining methods for mechanical devices, this best-selling volume is considered by engineers the definitive source for quick, accurate answers. Now an extensively revised and updated edition sets an even higher standard in practical professional reference works, offering the latest information and technological advances in an easy-to-use book that instantly guides you to the desired topic. Approximately 325 additional pages of new information highlight the Third Edition, including significantly expanded sections on concrete fastening; lumber, timber, and log connections; and locking components. five all-new sections are included on: Shafts and couplings; Self-clinching fasteners; Seals and packings; Robotic assembly; Innovative connections. a unique, new ``4-Step Problem-solving System'' makes it easier to find instructions and advice on fitting the proper fastening and joining system to the required application. You'll also find practical hints and tips on how to fit new parts into components not designed to accept them. This book also gives you: Quick-reference graphs, charts, and tables; Extensive cross-referencing of key concepts; ANSI standards in logically organized, tabular form for fast easy reference; simplified illustrations of components for immediate comprehension.

Customer Reviews

Standard Handbook of Fastening and Joining
This is a very ambitious undertaking and, understandably, the Third Edition is a hefty volume. Despite its size, it simply cannot and does not cover the entire diverse realm of fastening and joining. Nevertheless, the subjects selected for coverage are concisely illustrated with dimensions and tabular data and relevant standards are cited. This is a very useful handbook. I am pleased to have it on my shelf. There are some shortcomings.

Most puzzling about this work is the criterion for inclusion or exclusion. Significant fastener categories of keen interest to a broad base of industry are missing, such as bearing mounting hardware, shaft collars, tapered adaptor bushings, pneumatic quick-action couplings, etc. On the other hand, other categories included, such as log (home) connections, can only appeal to a vary narrow specialized industrial base. Also, why is welding, a subject treated thoroughly in other dedicated works, allotted so much precious space here?

If this handbook is truly intended to cover "all" fastening and joining systems, then far more space is required (probably multiple volumes). Otherwise, a more rational selection process needs to be implemented.

I suggest prospective purchasers examine the table of contents, if not the full text, before buying, to be sure their areas of interest are adequately covered.