When we get ready to tackle a project, the first thing we consider is what will be used to hold everything together - nails, screws or nuts and bolts. Will we need a hammer, screwdriver or socket ...

For as long as humans have been using tools, they have found creative ways to mechanically fasten different materials with ropes, pegs, and wedges. After about a few thousand years of perfecting the ...

Fastening, joining and assembly specialists demonstrate why controlling heat—not force—makes the difference between a ...

What’s the difference between a hitch pin and a wire tie? Get this wrong and it could cost your company millions in warranty bills and vehicle recalls, not to mention your job. Matthew Beecham finds ...

Titanium screws are playing an increasingly important role in advanced manufacturing as more industries pursue lightweight structures, long-term durability, and higher resistance to demanding service ...