A special thread form keeps bolts and nuts tight under vibration by attacking the problem from a different angle. Two conventional methods for securing threaded fasteners against preload loss include ...

Historically, hole threading has primarily been done using cutting taps, typically made from high-speed steel (HSS). These taps remain widely used in high-volume production where many identical holes ...

An estimated 200 billion fasteners are used per year in the U.S., each having a similar function – join two or more parts together and transfer loads from one part to another. When design engineers ...

Threading is the most challenging of the basic machining operations. Countless combinations of thread forms and thread classes can complicate tool selection and programming. Understanding thread ...

STANLEY Engineered Fastening now offers its proprietary self-locking Spiralock thread form - which is highly resistant to shock, vibration, and temperature induced loosening - in a full range of ...

Machinists can now add a locking feature to tapped holes by utilizing specialized Spiralock taps from Stanley Engineered Fastening optimized for extended tool life in high volume CNC operations. These ...

Domestic and international diesel-powered-vehicle manufacturers such as Mack Trucks Inc. in Allentown, Pa., Peoria, Ill.-based Caterpillar, Shanghai Diesel Engine in China, and International Truck and ...

Inspection for bone screws is a complicated process. Using a thread gauge measurement approach may enable a streamlined manufacturing process. Controlling the manufacture of bone and pedicle screws ...