October/November 2022
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Author: FTI
Fastener Finish Considerations: Deciding on Platings and Coatings
A fastener’s finish or coating is just as important as the fastener’s design when you want the fastener to last
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The traveling salesman spends 10 minutes with Salim Brahimi
Traveling Salesman (TS): So, to some part of the fastener industry, you are Salim Brahimi, instructor for the Fastener Training
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New Line of Premium Stainless Steel Blocks and Sheaves
by Katie Kastanek, Suncor Stainless, Inc. Suncor Stainless, Inc., Plymouth, MA, USA, a leading manufacturer of stainless steel hardware, has
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Thread Rolling Dies & CHQ Wire
The following is an interview recently conducted with the Managing Director of the Kadimi Tool, Sahil Nath. Question: Can you
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Why the EV Industrial e-Energy Transmission Requires High-Tensile, High-Conductivity Fasteners
by Chang KUO TA, YHM Industries The e-Energy transmission connection between power supply and control systems in electric vehicles (EV)
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Analyzing & Optimizing Cleaning Processes
by Kathrin Gross, Ecoclean GmbH Cleaning processes often offer considerable potential for improvement when it comes to making parts cleaning
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Black Oxide Basics
by Rick Delawder & Mike Delawder, SWD Inc. Black oxide is unlike any other finish. No other process produces the
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Winning Surface Treatments for Curbing Corrosion
by Rich O’Brien, Bales Metal Surface Solutions Even the most durable stainless steel fastener isn’t immune to corrosion. All metal
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Topcoats for Friction Control of Zinc Nickel Plated Fasteners
by Jamie Flesch, Dipsol of America To address the increased focus on achieving light weighting and cost savings in automotive
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Cosmetic Paint for Fasteners
by Jen Kushnir & Patrick Murphy, D.L.P. Coatings, Inc. Have you ever been concerned if your fasteners are correctly color
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IFE 2022 Award Recipients Announced
Join us for the 2022 Hall of Fame and Young Fastener Professional Awards Ceremony at 3:00 PM on October 18th
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Patents for October/November 2022
Patents as compiled by the editors of WCTI from United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Self-Holding Screw HeadUnited States
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August/September 2022
The August/September issue of FTI is now available online. Click here to read
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Simulation interface continuous improvement
by James Miller, Scientific Forming Technologies Corp. Over the past four decades, the DEFORM system has evolved into a complete
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Developing Complex Cold Forged Parts Using Progression Design & FEA Simulation Software
by Dr. Vijay Nagpal, Metal Forming Systems Inc. Most of the complex cold forged parts that are being manufactured have
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Aiming for Optimal Contribution to Sustainable Production Activities
by Yoichi Ito, Owari-Asahi Do you ever face any problems or hidden issues in your present headers or part formers
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Rebuilt Cylindrical, Flat Die and Planetary Thread Rolling Machines
by Steve Copeland, Reed Machinery “Reed Machinery manufactures a complete line of new thread rolling machines including 2-die and 3-die
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wire Düsseldorf 2022 “Straight From The Show” report
Some 1822 exhibitors from more than 50 countries came to Düsseldorf, Germany, from June 20 to 24, 2022, to present technology highlights from their industries on 93,000 m2 of exhibition space.
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A Leading Standard for Electroplating Fasteners Just Got Another Face-Lift
ISO 4042:2022 Was Released in May 2022
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