Critical Component Three: Hardware

Functional Design parameters Analysis Resources Risks Counter

requirements Measures
Hold the 1) Allow clearance Jetskis are known for Previous knowledge and Without clearance Install bolts
components in the holes to rattling bolts out of the sophomore stresses can build around and holes with
together allow for easy engine even with locking design/machinist the bolt when the correct
install nuts and lock-tight. handbook material expands do to fitment
2) Not backout Clearances in holes allow heat.
while in use for the correct fitment of Use nylock
3) Create uniform hardware without inducing Bolts backout causing nuts or lock
distribution of added stresses. failure tight
forces though
the components Too much force on the Use large
(washers) material that the bolt is washers to
holding can cause failure distribute the
forces
throughout
the material
Withstand the 1) Use bolts that Bolts increase in strength http://tinelok.com/grade- Steel bolts will corrode Aluminum or
forces will withstand with the type of material, 5-vs-grade-8-fasteners/ and rust over time stainless steel
without the tension grade, and will the diameter causing premature failure bolts can be
breaking. stresses in them of the bolt. used to
2) Use nuts that Nuts not installed prevent this.
will help The use of smaller diameter correctly (cross threaded)
distribute forces but larger in quantity bolts can cause premature Ensure
to the washers can help distribute the failure smooth
without forces throughout the parts threading of
breaking being fastened and prevent More hardware means nuts to
3) Strategic concentrated loads. more places for them to prevent cross
placement of back out this causing threading
hardware can larger forces on other
allow for hardware Use nylock
smaller nuts or lock
diameters and tight to keep
more distributed from backing
forces on other out
parts.
Be 1) Paint it to match Better looks increases the Previous knowledge Addons can pop off Use pressure
aesthetically 2) Design add ons probability of use. while riding clips so they
pleasing that make Otherwise if produced it lock onto
system look won’t sell. Paint will also Paint might chip from place and
seamless seal the material from any removing or installing cannot be
3) Use round small possible oxidation. the bolts. easily
headed bolts on removed with
the outside out a tool.
edges to help Stock looks can cause
the designs others to be jealous of Powder coat
aesthetics. you on the water instead of
regular paint
or paint them
after install.

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