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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