What Is a Swage Nut?
- Blog Posts, Fasteners
- December 4, 2019
Swage nuts play an important role in the aerospace manufacturing industry. They are commonly used in conjunction with bolts to join sheet metal with components. Swage nuts allow for a strong and permanent anchor thanks to their ability to swage the sheet metal in which they are installed. To learn more about swage nuts and
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