An Analysis Of The Swingline 747 Classic Stapler

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Introduction
The Swingline 747 classic stapler is an office tool that is used to bind multiple pieces of paper together with a staple. The stapler fastens sheets of paper by driving the metal staple through the paper and bending the ends of the staple so that the sheets remain bonded. This particular stapler can neatly staple up to twenty sheets at once.
The swingline 757 looks like rectangular metal object that has a movable handle and base. This stapler model consists of a durable metal casing, and die-cast base, which improves the device’s performance and longevity (1). The stapler consists of the following parts: the handle, the hammer, the carrier, the pin, the pusher, and the anvil (see Figure 1). Discussion
Handle
The handle is the top component of the stapler and it can rotate upward and downward. When the handle is pushed downward the stapler will begin to staple. When the handle is lifted upward, it can open to create a 180-degree angle that allows the user to either load more …show more content…

It is made from a metal with a smooth finish and painted a dull black (2). The handle is equipped with a plastic cap that is added to make the product cosmetically appealing. This component is connected and located on top of the hammer.
Hammer
The hammer pushes the staple down from the carrier and through the paper. The hammer is designed to punch only one staple through at a time, and does so accurately. The hammer is attached to the interior of the handle by 10 metal teeth. The hammer is a key component of the stapler because its’s contact with the staple is the vital force that acts as a guillotine and separates the individual staple from the row of staples (2).
The hammer is L-shaped and made of lightweight solid formed sheet metal. The hammer is 0.8 inches long and 0.37 wide (3). The bottom edge of the hammer that meets with the paper is sharp, which helps pierce through the

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