Attaching metal pieces to one another with a screw is relatively straightforward. But using threaded fasteners on plastics, which are lightweight, low-density materials compared to metals, can be ...

Domestic and international diesel-powered-vehicle manufacturers such as Mack Trucks Inc. in Allentown, Pa., Peoria, Ill.-based Caterpillar, Shanghai Diesel Engine in China, and International Truck and ...

Have you ever spent hours perfecting a 3D-printed design, only to struggle with attaching screws or bolts securely? It’s a frustrating experience that many makers and engineers face. Threads are ...

One of the greatest advantages of designing plastic parts is the vast number of assembly options a designer can apply to his or her design. The most common among these options is the use of screws.

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 ...

SECO TOOLS launched a new thread cutting and forming taps product line that encompasses three performance levels, allowing manufacturers to cost-effectively match the right tap to their particular ...

They hold together everything from the most delicate watch to the largest bridge. The world is literally kept from coming apart by screws and bolts, and yet we don’t often give a thought to these ...