Selecting the right fastener for the job can lead to savings in time and cost, greater process efficiencies and boosted end-product performance. But with so many fastening solutions available, knowing which is the best fit for your needs can be difficult. This is where a fastener design course can be of huge benefit.
In a blog post, PEM explores the various advantages gained from studying a course in fastener technology. A design engineer could benefit from:
1. Improved Understanding of Fastener Design Principles
One of the primary benefits of a fastener design course is an improved understanding of fastener design principles.
These courses dive into the theory that drives fastener technology, sharing expert knowledge of different types of fasteners, their specifications and their use in different applications.
Engineers who complete a course in fastener technology are better equipped to understand the design requirements for their projects and can create safe, effective designs more efficiently as a result.
2. Insight into Peer and Competitor Techniques
Industries such as automotive, electric vehicle (EV) and charging, and consumer electronics are evolving at a rapid rate. If engineers aren’t keeping up, there’s a risk they will end up falling behind.
There’s always room for improvement — whether that be in processes to save time, reduce costs or eliminate risk, or in terms of maximising the end product’s performance.
In a fastener design course, engineers will learn about the technologies available to you that your competitors might already be leveraging, giving you a chance to level the playing field and get ahead.
3. Improved Design Processes
A fastener design course will help design engineers expand their knowledge of available fastening solutions that make designs more effective.
Beginning with the theory behind these solutions, a course such as Intro to Self Clinching Theory in the FastenerClass offering will equip engineers to anticipate potential problems in their products and processes. Engineers can then leverage this foresight during the design stage, taking a proactive approach to prevent these issues and saving on costly rectifications further down the line.
4. Better Understanding of Loads and Stress Analysis
A fastener design course will also allow engineers to better understand how loads and stress affect fasteners and ultimately determine the appropriate type and size of fastener for your specific application.
Having this understanding as part of a design toolbox will help engineers create safer and more effective designs moving forward.
PEM’s range of FastenerClass courses is complemented by the range of PEMedge services, including PEMedge teardown and PEMedge testing.
Offered free of charge to engineers, PEMedge is designed to provide the technical support necessary to optimise design processes, save time, reduce costs and minimise product size and weight without compromising on performance.
5. Enhanced Career Opportunities
Finally, completing a fastener design course can help participants become more well-rounded design engineers, enhancing their career opportunities.
Engineers with specialised knowledge in this area are in high demand and can pursue careers in product development, research and development or technical consultation in various industries.
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