The Difference Between a Bolt and a Screw
As with so many things, the answer to "What's the difference between a bolt and a screw?" can best be answered by saying, "It depends on who you ask". Most people have an idea in [...]
How Asymmetric Place Bolts Work
Asymmetric place bolts work based on two design features that compliment each other. But before we get to the specifics, let's take a moment and introduce place bolts. An asymmetric place bolt is a special [...]
What is Hardenability? Different Steel Grades and Hardenability
Hardenability of steel is the ability of the steel to achieve a hardness value at a particular depth beneath the surface. (Click here for more information on core hardness and surface hardness in fasteners). The [...]
Core Hardness and Surface Hardness in Fasteners
The hardness of steel is a measure of the steel's ability to resist deformation, such as abrasion and indentation, when a load is applied to the material. In this article, we will look at hardness [...]
The Difference Between ISO and IATF Certifications
If you poke around a few industrial websites, you'll begin to notice plenty of references to ISO 9001 certification. If you happen to be on an automotive supplier website, you may notice a reference to [...]
What is Torque-Tension Testing?
Torque-tension testing is an aid to fastener and process engineers in developing installation torque specifications for industrial assembly operations. Fastener manufacturers also use these tests in product development. Torque-tension tests are used for free-spinning as [...]