Absorbing Centerline and Stack-Up Tolerances with Oval Compression Limiters
When assembling multiple components with two or morefastening/joining points, there is an increased importance onthe location of the Compression Limiters
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Turning up the Heat on Thread Rolling
Thread rolling is generally thought of as a cold forming process that is carried out at room temperature. However, when
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Refurbish Instead of Replace: Modernizing Fastener Manufacturing Machines
In today’s fastener manufacturing landscape, efficiency and precision drive profitability. Every second of downtime, every inconsistency in output and every
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Rebuilding the Future of Fastener Manufacturing
For more than a century, the fastener industry has relied on machines that were built to last—Hartfords, Waterbury Farrels and
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Thread Rolling Equipment Rebuilding, Re-Tooling, Upgrading & Preventative Maintenance Programs
A worn-out thread rolling machine can affect your fastener rolled thread quality, die life and increase your scrap rate, regardless
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Considerations for Machine Repair, Rebuild & Remanufacture
Reed Machinery, Inc. is the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) for Reed, Hartford and Waterbury machines. Although Reed has been producing
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Rebuild and Upgrade Services with Same-As-New Warranty
Batching Systems Inc. has been in business for over 36 years. At BSI, we have established strong support for our
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The Right Repair at the Right Time
If your machine could talk, what would it tell you? Would it warn you that its clutch is slipping more
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Using Third-Party Fastener Testing Labs to Control Risk, Can Be — Risky!
When it comes to the fastener supply chain, there are plenty of risks that can prevent your fastener product from
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Meeting Industry Demands to Efficiently Calibrate Fastening Tools
Using fasteners, especially in industries like automotive or aircraft manufacturing, means dealing with various challenges at once. The biggest one:
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Proficiency Testing: A Valuable Addition to Your Quality Control
Every testing laboratory has a variety of tools available to evaluate their performance. This includes a number of internal checks
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Vision Beyond Detail: High Precision Inspection Machines
Since 2008, Regg Inspection SRL has designed and manufactured High Precision Inspection Machines with high-speed performance, and it is well-known
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When Fasteners Fail: Pinpointing the Cause Through Steel and Process Analysis
In any engineered system, fasteners carry a big responsibility. Fastener failures—whether immediate or delayed—can compromise product performance, jeopardize safety and
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Manufacturing Strategies for Fasteners Exposed to Cyclic Loading
The Kemper Arena (now the HY-Vee Arena) is an iconic structure located in the historic West Bottom District of Kansas
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Fastener Bracket Failure
Fasteners often secure brackets to automotive structures. Some brackets secure a rotating shaft bearing housing to a vehicle frame, which
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Train Derailment Caused by the Loosening of Two M10 Nuts
A seemingly trivial mistake involving two M10 nuts and washers resulted in a set of circumstances arising that ultimately caused
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The Advanced Fatigue Analysis: New Methods in Fastener Testing
Manufacturers, designers and fastener users want to know if their products will continue to perform well during everyday use. New
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Simulation RoundUp
Suppliers have responded to our call for the state-of-the-art in simulation software and technology. Click here to read in the
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Electropolishing for Improved Fit, Function & Appearance of Metal Fasteners
Bolts, screws and other metal fasteners are essential to the structural integrity of a wide array of components, from steel
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PFAS-Free Product Range for All Situations
The European Commission’s decision on a possible ban on PFAS compounds is still pending. Nevertheless, DÖRKEN in Germany is working
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