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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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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Navigating Compliance in the Fastener Industry
In the fast-paced world of manufacturing, compliance is often a word that strikes both fear and respect into the hearts
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February/March 2025
Articles and topics covered in the in the February/March Issue of FTI: Industry Events• Fastener Fair Global 2025 Preview• Pac-West
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The Annealing Heat Treatment Process
Annealing is a heat treatment process used primarily to enhance the mechanical properties of materials, particularly metals. The purpose of
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Custom Thermal Processing Solutions
For over 75 years, Grieve has been a trusted name in the design and manufacture of industrial ovens and furnaces.
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A Robotic Electrostatic Coating System for Architectural Fasteners
Asahi Sunac Corporation (formerly known as Asahi Okuma Industrial Company Ltd.) of Aichi, Japan, marks 83 years since its establishment.
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Top Products of 2024
View the winners in our 28th annual article on the top products of the year in our digital edition. Results
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Optimizing Thread Roll Life by Controlling Major Diameters
In precision machining, thread rolling is a key process used to create threads on metal parts. As industries push for
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