Where and Why is the Prestressing Force of Bolted Joints Lost?
Answering question in the title requires seriously means thoroughly knowing the behavior of bolted joints during assembly and in operation.
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Fastener Fair Global Report
A landmark 10th edition of the International Exhibition for the Fastener and Fixing Industry, Fastener Fair Global, ended last week
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The Traveling Salesman Spends10 Minutes with… Anders Green
Traveling Salesman (TS): OK Anders, I see you at all the trade shows and you are very active on LinkedIn
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Special Applications Require Special Screws – Beyond Typical Standards
In machine and plant construction, components are often attached with screws to allow for easy detachment later. But specific technical
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The Largest Fastener Show in Asia: Fastener Expo Shanghai 2025
As the world’s largest fastener producer, China’s huge manufacturing market and complete supply chain system provide broad development space and abundant raw material supply for fastener manufacture. In addition, as China continues to increase investment in technological R&D and innovation, the technological progress and industrial upgrading of the fastener industry have been greatly improved, helping China’s fasteners to form dual advantages in terms of quality and price. Not only the product quality is good, but also the price is relatively low, making Chinese fasteners have a high-cost performance in the global market.
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Patents for June 2025
USPTO Fastener Patents as Compiled from: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) by the editors of FTI Wall System
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April/May 2025
Articles and topics covered in the in the April/May Issue of FTI. Fastener Fair USA 2025 Preview Article & Tech
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Fastener Fair USA Preview:
Excitement is building as attendee registration officially opens for Fastener Fair USA 2025, taking place May 28–29, 2025, at the
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Patents for April 2025
Patents as compiled from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) by the editor of FTI for April 2025.
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Understanding Nut Tapping
Bent shank taps are a category of its own. It’s the only tap where the machined workpiece runs over the
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Versatile Pipe Taps
EMUGE-FRANKEN USA, a leading manufacturer of high-performance taps, thread mills, end mills, drills, gages and other rotary tools, has introduced
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Case Study: Boosting Aerospace Fastener Quality and Productivity
For over 80 years, HEROSLAM has collaborated with numerous aerospace fastener manufacturers. Thanks to our extensive experience in delivering high-quality,
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Four Solutions for Crack Detection on Fasteners
Crack detection on fasteners is crucial for ensuring safety and reliability in many applications. Various technologies exist for this purpose,
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The Wire Drawing Process
Wire drawing is a manufacturing process used to reduce the diameter of a wire by pulling it through a series
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Will AI Take My Job in Manufacturing?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has come on in leaps and bounds in the past couple of years, and we’re now at
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Thermomechanical Rolling: Optimized Wire Quality While Conserving Resources
Thermomechanical treatment and the processes for controlled hot forming or thermomechanical treatment in forming technology are understood to be the
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New Possibilities for Efficient Production
Aachener Maschinenbau GmbH (AMBA) is known for its all-in-one machines for the production of components such as screws, tubes and
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Leading the Charge in Thread Forming
Thread forming is one of the oldest and most productive processes that has been around for centuries, and Kadimi has
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Environmentally-Friendly Galvanic Coating of Metal Parts Used in Seat Belts
In Germany the safety seatbelt has been mandatory in new vehicles since January 1976. This component dependably saves lives on
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The Benefits of Light Duty Coiled Spring Pins in Soft and Brittle Materials
SPIROL invented the Coiled Spring Pin in 1948. Truly an engineered fastener, the Coiled Pin is available in three duties
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