Hex Socket Set Screws — Including Nylon and Brass Tips — Are ALWAYS 3A per IFI
The Critical Difference Between 2A and 3A Threads Thread class defines how tightly a fastener fits with its mating part—and
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Sustainable Steelmaking in Practice
From its founding, Kadimi’s leadership set out to prove that industrial growth and environmental responsibility need not be at odds.
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Inspection Process Reliability Enables Quality Control with a Zero-Defect Strategy
Automated inspection systems ensure that everything runs smoothly without human intervention. But who checks the quality inspection systems? With increasing
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How to Train Your Sorting Machine with Artificial Intelligence
Thanks to the advanced use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, Dimac Srl, the world’s pioneer in the automatic inspection of
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Case Study: Air Quality Overhaul for a Cold Heading & Thread Rolling Manufacturer
THE PROBLEM: Unacceptable Particulate and High Maintenance Costs A leading cold heading and thread rolling manufacturer faced a significant air
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History of Automated Inspection Equipment
An industry veteran looks back on more than 50 years of work in the automated inspection industry. Fifty+ years ago,
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International Fastener Expo (IFE) Report
Straight From The Show – Images, Facts and News from IFE 2025. The 2025 International Fastener Expo (IFE 2025) concluded
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Patents for December/January
Patents as compiled from: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) – www.uspto.gov – for the December 2025/January 2026 issue
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Screw Independent
Before the pandemic, the topic of supply chains was hardly present for most consumers and even for many companies. However,
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Discussing the Present and Future of Overseas Business
In July 2025, Sunco Industries Co., Ltd. held a roundtable discussion with four of its suppliers, centered around the theme:
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Why Digitalization Matters in Nail Production
In today’s rapidly evolving landscape of the manufacturing shopfloor, digitalization is becoming a cornerstone of modern wire nail production processes.
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Die Selection Usages and Maintenance
Wire drawing dies are critical components in the wire production process, responsible for shaping and refining wire materials. The design
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Tech Brief: Packaging Solutions
In today’s high-speed manufacturing environment, counting, orienting and packaging fasteners and wire products is an essential part of the production
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Fastener Fair USA and ALUMINUM USA 2025 Report
Fastener Fair USA and ALUMINUM USA successfully wrapped their first-ever co-located events at the Music City Center in Nashville, TN,
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MWFA FSTNR Week Report & Images
The fastener industry’s most anticipated week took place August 24 through August 27, 2025, as the Midwest Fastener Association (MWFA)
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Company Profiles 2025 Edition
Fastener Technology International once again is proud to profile some of the top leaders in our industry. This year we
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Patents for October 2025
USPTO Fastener Patents Compiled from: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Liquid-Tight Structure with a Fastener ComponentUS Patent 12412791Published
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Anchoring USA Presence with Strategic Open House in Detroit
Nedschroef Machinery, a leading global developer of cold and warm forming machinery, hosted its inaugural Open House in the United
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How to Check the Quality of Your Metal Parts
In a smart zero-defect factory, continuous improvement relies on awareness and the ability to develop efficient, fault-tolerant automated processes. Here,
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IFE 2025 Preview: Same Great Show with Exciting New Additions
The International Fastener Expo (IFE) is gearing up for a highly anticipated 2025 show, scheduled for September 15-17, 2025, at
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