An Innovative Ratchet Fastener That Cannot Screw Loose
On the Shoulders of Giants Have you ever heard of Archytas of Tarentum? Back in 400 BC, he laid 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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The Next Step in Precision Cutting and Chamfering of High-End Alloys
In the April/May 2024 Issue of the Fastener Technology International (FTI) magazine we featured the article “The Future of Hot
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IFE 2024 Preview: What to expect at this year’s must-attend expo
The International Fastener Expo (IFE) is set to return with its highly anticipated 2024 show, scheduled from September 9-11, 2024
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Feeding Devices Roundup
Read about the following roundups in the digital edition Moving Long Pieces of Pipe and Flange Nuts to Testing Stations
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Outdated Thread Rollers? Remake them like new
TLM Srl, Tortona (AL), Italy, reports, “Recently, we acquired a very old thread rolling machine from a client, one of
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Enhancing In-Process Controls with Accurate Data Collection
Statistical Process Control (SPC) is a crucial methodology that enables companies to monitor production processes in real-time, ensuring high-quality parts,
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Comparison of Induction Hardening with Traditional Methods for Fastener Manufacturing
The ultimate objective of fastener manufacturing processes is to have bolts, screws and other products be strong and long lasting.
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Inspection System With “Deep Learning” for Easy Defect Detection
In February 2024, GEFRA GmbH started its newest development for visual inspection. Deep learning technology excels the standard vision application
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Fastener Taiwan 2024 Concludes Successfully
Organized by the International Trade Administration, Ministry of Economic Aff airs (TITA), and jointly executed by the Taiwan External Trade
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Traveling Salesman spend 10 minutes with Madan Mathevan
Traveling Salesman (TS): Take us through the journey of how you entered the fastener industry and how you got to
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Revolutionizing Bolt Installation & Inspection with Direct Tension Indicators (DTIs)
Applied Bolting Technology ™, Bellows Falls, VT, USA, is proud to announce the global adoption of its innovative Squirter® DTIs
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August Patents
USPTO Fastener Patents Compiled from: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) by the editors of FTI Pull-Type Fastener, Method
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Patents for June 2024
USPTO Fastener Patents Compiled from: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) by the editors of FTI for June 2024
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Thread Rolling Roundup
Compiled by the Editors at Fastener Technology International Suppliers have responded to our call for the state-of-the-art in thread rolling
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A Perfect Fit: Why 3D Printed Ceramic Threads Could be the Future of Fasteners
Ceramic threaded fasteners stand as barriers against extreme conditions, with highly sought-after properties such as electrical insulation, non-magnetism and resistance
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Improving the Performance of Stainless Steel Screw Connections
Corrosion-resistant stainless steel is widely used in industry and trade due to its outstanding properties. Despite its numerous advantages, particularly
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Spotlight On Tapping
by Mike McNulty, Editor, Fastener Technology International (FTI) Taps are used to put an internal screw thread in a nut
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Straight From The Show: News & images from wire 2024
Record trade fairs face economic challenges: key technologies for fastener, wire, cable and tube production remain system-relevant. The recent staging
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