What are the best practices for designing snap-fit features to ensure ease of assembly?
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Hey everyone, I’m creating a molded ABS enclosure for an electronic product with snap-fits to close the enclosure. I’m not sure of the best direction – I’ve looked at some products, I see little consistency. I’d love to hear from someone who’s tackled this before?
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