GUIDE 06
Connecting mechanisms
Snap fits, threads, inserts, press fits, dovetails, bayonets and magnets — how each works and when to reach for it.
What this guide covers
- Snap fits (cantilever / annular)
- Printed threads vs inserts
- Heat-set inserts
- Press fits
- Dovetails & bayonets
- Magnets
- Hinges & latches
The full, image-led walkthrough of this guide is being written. Below are the standard library parts it uses — free, engineering-grade, ready to drop into your CAD.
Library parts used in this guide