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[expletive] heat stakes
Message #1 Posted by GG on 12 Jan 2004, 4:21 p.m.

Why use heat stakes instead of screws, clamps or whatever. Makes it impossible to service or even clean up the unit.

      
Re: [expletive] heat stakes
Message #2 Posted by Bob on 12 Jan 2004, 4:48 p.m.,
in response to message #1 by GG

I agree that they can be a pain to work with, but I can think of several reasons to use heat stakes vs. screws, etc:

- Heat stakes are quickly installed - They are easy to install, being molded in and sonically or thermally "headed" - They work well in their intended role - They discourage home repair of your calculator - They encourage another purchase - They do not come loose during assembly, destroying the machinery and equipment like small, metal screws would - They are cheap vs. formed screws - They are lighter in weight - They don't conduct electricity

... and others I have neglected to mention.

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