Coupling Components to One Another Utilizing Electromagnetic Energy

A component assembly, comprising:

• a first component having a first coupling portion;
• a second component having a second coupling portion configured to interface with the first coupling portion for coupling the first and second components to one another;
• a hot melt adhesive disposed between the first and second coupling portions;
• and
• a susceptor proximate the hot melt adhesive,
• wherein the susceptor converts electromagnetic energy to heat, which melts the hot melt adhesive into contact with the first and second coupling portions to couple the first and second components to one another upon solidification of the hot melt adhesive.

A component prepared for coupling with another component utilizing electromagnetic energy, comprising:

• a coupling portion configured to interface with a coupling portion of another component for coupling the components to one another;
• a hot melt adhesive disposed about the coupling portion;
• and
• a susceptor proximate the hot melt adhesive,
• wherein the susceptor is configured to convert electromagnetic energy to heat to melt the hot melt adhesive into contact with the coupling portions to couple the components to one another upon solidification of the hot melt adhesive.