A special thread form keeps bolts and nuts tight under vibration by attacking the problem from a different angle. Two conventional methods for securing threaded fasteners against preload loss include ...

A good screwdriver set is essential in any workshop. While cordless drills and impact drivers have replaced some screwdriver jobs, particularly when you’re working with raw materials, you still need a ...

Shoulder screws, also known as shoulder bolts and stripper bolts, are machine screws with an integral shoulder or journal between the head and thread. Although they are not readily available in local ...

Fastener manufacturers improve production rates and fastener quality by using heat in their heading, threading and patching manufacturing processes. Induction heating helps faster and more-efficient ...

Translating rotary motion to linear motion is a basic part of mechatronic design. Take a look at the nearest 3D-printer or CNC router — at least the Cartesian variety — and you’ll see some mechanism ...