They hold together everything from the most delicate watch to the largest bridge. The world is literally kept from coming apart by screws and bolts, and yet we don’t often give a thought to these ...

insights from industryScott MittlVice President of SalesINSACO Inc. INSACO, a leader in precision machining for hard materials, continues to push the boundaries of innovation with its latest ...

Most engineers who deal with bolted joints are familiar with torque tables for SAE-grade bolts, but these are all too often used without regard for the yield strength of internal threads or the bolt’s ...

The diameter of a thread milling cutter is smaller than the drilled hole, and the cutter turns in an elliptical orbit to reduce cutting torque when compared with machine tapping. One of the most ...

This article was updated Jan. 17, 2023. It was originally published Oct. 21, 2004. Using the correct thread is critical for proper mating and replacing hydraulic fittings. First and foremost, it is a ...

Threaded fasteners are galvanized in specialized galvanizing facilities that centrifuge the fasteners to remove excess zinc from the threads. Australian Standard AS1214 recommends the obligatory ...