Characterized by the presence of helical threading around a long shaft, screws are the world’s most common fastener. When two or more solid objects require joining, screws are often used. They offer an easy and effective solution for joining multiple … Read More

Milling is a common machining process that involves the use of a machine, known as a milling machine, to remove material from a stationary workpiece using a rotating cutting tool. With milling, the workpiece remains stationary, whereas the cutting tool … Read More

Not all welding processes involve the use of an electric arc. While arc welding is certainly popular in the manufacturing and construction industries, there are welding processes available, including ultrasonic welding. Unlike arc welding, ultrasonic welding doesn’t use electricity to … Read More

Stainless Steel Nails and Deck Screws Are you doing basic construction or using adhesives? If so, you might want to use stainless steel nails. Almost all framing, siding and structural jobs use nails. If you have any outdoor applications, you … Read More

Also known as magnetic field-assisted finishing, magnetic abrasive finishing is a finishing process that involves the use of a magnetic field to apply particulate matter onto the surface of a workpiece or object. The purpose of magnetic abrasive finishing is … Read More

Extrusion is a manufacturing process that involves forcing material, such as heated metal, through a three-dimensional die. As shown in the image to the left, it’s used to create products or objects with a static cross-sectional profile. When the material … Read More

Also known simply as a stud, a threaded rod is a metal fastener — typically made of stainless steel — that’s characterized by the presence of threading on both ends. Depending on the specific type of threaded rod, the threading … Read More