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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effects of different shape memory polymer based snap‐fits in terms of disassembly time and reusability.
Design/methodology/approach
In total, six different sets of snap‐fits were designed and manufactured. Each set of snap‐fits was tested ten times in a testing device for disassembly time. The stress caused by training process is simulated and analyzed.
Findings
One of the designs shows shortest average disassembly time, lowest standard deviation, and lowest stress. However, the overall reusability of the snap‐fits is not good enough for industrial use.
Originality/value
The paper tests the Veritex shape memory polymer sheets manufactured by CRG Industries LLC. The reusability has been analyzed based on the stress caused by the training process.
© Emerald Group Publishing Limited
2012
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