friction fit
Held by tightness
A friction fit is a connection between two parts held together by pressure rather than fasteners, adhesives, or welding.
The parts are sized so one presses tightly against the other: The lid stays on by friction fit.
Also called interference fit or press fit.
Common in woodworking, plumbing, and manufacturing where removability or simplicity matters.
- press fitAssembly through dimensional interference
- pressApply force downward
- snapSudden sharp sound
- snug fitExact match, no slack
- snugComfortably close-fitting
tight · tight squeeze · wedge · grip · socket · plug · interference · push in · push · sleeve · tolerance · insert · secure · dowel · joint · rubber · gasket · squeeze
- tolerancingcircularity, roundness, straightness, perpendicularity, parallelism
- fastenersbolt, screw, nail, nut, clip
fastening method
friction fitwelded
Joined metals by melting
welded joint · bolted · screwed · chemical bond · glued
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