Assembly Planbook - June 2008 - (Page 32)

Appliance Assembly there is definitely more thought being put into their appearance,” notes Todd DiMartini, business manager for industrial adhesives and tapes at 3M Co. (St, Paul, MN). And, with the increased use of electronics, he says there is more need for adhesives to stabilize components, stake wires and pot assemblies in environments that can be rugged. “Structural adhesives provide invisible fastening with minimal surface distortion on a variety of substrates,” DiMartini points out. With adhesive bonding, unsightly rivets, protruding bolts, screw heads and surface markings, such as spot welds, are eliminated, resulting in a smooth surface. Time-consuming operations required to remove welding slag and prepare the surface for finishing can also be avoided with adhesives. “The use of structural adhesives in the appliance industry has increased, primarily driven by innovation in product designs and rising raw material costs,” explains Lafond. He says there has been Two-part silicone adhesive is used to bond and seal this glass stove top to its stainless steel frame. It is also used to bond steel support brackets directly to the underside. Photo courtesy Henkel Technologies home design experts, consumers are using their kitchens for a lot more than just cooking today. They’re knocking down the once highly defined walls between cooking and dining areas. As a result, they want appliances that are versatile and ease to use, yet stylish and unobtrusive. “As appliances become more integrated into the living spaces of homes, It’s more than a It’s more than a 42mm TOOL CART WORK STATION it’s a 48% reduction in tool loss. A visual inventory of tools during shift handoffs and job completion is easy with Creform built tool carts. Every tool has a home on a cart outfitted with shadowboards, drawers, hooks and bins. Strong organization promotes use of shared tools while improving ergonomics and efficiency. Plus, inventorying tools after each shift will dramatically reduce tool loss. A Creform sales engineer can help you meet your lean manufacturing goals for material handling structures. it’s a 171% increase in capacity without complicating the structure. This 48" wide workstation is rated to hold 1000 pounds without complicated crossbracing or doubling up on pipes. Built with Creform 42mm pipes and joints, it demonstrates how you can simplify your structures while increasing capacities and lowering assembly time using less components and possibly less floor space. A Creform sales engineer can help you meet your lean manufacturing goals for material handling structures. www.creform.com • 800-839-8823 32 ASSEMBLY / June 2008 www.assemblymag.com www.creform.com • 800-839-8823 http://www.creform.com http://www.creform.com http://www.assemblymag.com

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Assembly Planbook - June 2008

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