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What’s the Difference Between Bolts, Screws and Studs

Bolts, screws and studs are used extensively in the manufacturing industry. Although similar in appearance, however, each item has its own unique purpose and characteristics. To learn more about the nuances between bolts, screws and studs — and which one … Read More

What is ‘Manufacturing Overhead?’

If you work in the manufacturing industry, either as an employee, independent contractor or business owner, you’ve probably heard of the term “overhead” at some point in time. By calculating manufacturing overhead, you’ll have an easier time reducing unnecessary expenses … Read More

What is Carbon Steel?

Carbon steel is a popular metal alloy used in dozens of different real-world applications, including manufacturing. It’s characterized by the use of a main alloy constituent being carbon, of which the metal is comprised of roughly 0.12 to 2%. The … Read More

What are the Pros and Cons of Titanium?

From welded pipes and valves to heat exchanges, aircraft, naval vessels and even spaceships, titanium is used in a wide variety of applications. This transition metal has a silver color and is characterized by low tensity and high strength. These … Read More

Stainless Steel vs Galvanized

If you’ve done any shopping for screws, you’ve probably noticed that some of them are made of 100% stainless steel, whereas others are made of galvanized steel. Based on this alone, it’s difficult to identify the differences between them. After … Read More

How to Remove a Stripped Screw

It’s bound to happen sooner or later: you are attempting to remove a screw from a piece of lumber or material, only to strip away the head to the point where it no longer “sticks” to your screwdriver or screw … Read More

How Self-Tapping Screws Work

There are literally hundreds of different types of screws available, ranging in size, shape, material, and design. One of these types is the self-tapping screw, which live up to its namesake by tapping into its own hole as it is … Read More