When selecting ideal fasteners for your project, it is always good to evaluate their characters. This ensures you have the right fastener that suits your intended purpose. Also, you need to understand different types of coatings that may be necessary. … Read More

As shown in the image to the left, steel bars are long and relatively thin rods of steel. Also known as a reinforcing bar or simply “rebar,” they are frequently used in the construction industry to reinforce concrete structures. When … Read More

Raw metal often has unattractive qualities and characteristics that make it unsuitable for manufacturing applications. As a result, metalworking companies may alter raw metal to improve its physical properties — a process known as peening. Whether it’s steel, aluminum, copper … Read More

Characterized by the presence of external threading, screws are one of the world’s most versatile and commonly used fasteners. They are designed to secure objects by removing materials while simultaneously creating helical grooves. Fine adjustment screws serve this same purpose, … Read More

Lathes are one of the most versatile machining tools used in the manufacturing industry. While typically used for cutting and turning operations, they can also be used for sanding, drilling and facing. Not to be confused with milling machines, lathes … Read More

While simple in design, the bolted joint is one of the most common ways in which objects are joined. By definition, a bolted joint is a combination of a fastener and a nut. A long bolt with a nut, for … Read More

Overdriving fasteners can affect their overall capacity. There are a few ways that you can avoid fastener overdriving from happening. Drill plot holes Plot holes are holes for driving fasteners. They are small in diameter and keep the fasteners from … Read More