Joint (space)
A joint (joining, joining) is a gap or space between two components or materials .
In mechanical engineering , a joint is a channel-shaped gap on the touching edges of two workpieces . The gap is created when one or both workpiece edges touching one another have a shape other than a rectangular profile. The joint can be a planned breaking or separation point between two workpiece parts that are immovably mounted or fixed to one another.
This mechanical engineering concept of a joint is contrasted with the concept of guidance , which enables the bodies to move relative to one another.
Joints, i.e. connecting points between two bodies, are constructed when an assembly cannot or should not be manufactured in one piece, be it for weight reasons, for reasons of transport or for practical manufacturing considerations.
Joints arise in both wood and furniture construction when individual components are joined together in a form-fitting manner.
