The evolution of custom self-tapping screws traces back to the early 20th century, emerging as a revolutionary solution to ...

As global architecture leans increasingly toward sustainable, wood-based materials, the demand for high-performance hardware ...

They hold together everything from the most delicate watch to the largest bridge. The world is literally kept from coming apart by screws and bolts, and yet we don’t often give a thought to these ...

PEM C.A.P.S. spring-loaded captive panel screws install permanently in aluminum or steel sheets as thin as 0.036 in. The screws install by pressing into prepared mounting holes. The shoulder on the ...

A technique to manage an unusual presentation of an implant abutment screw fracture is presented. Causes of abutment screw loosening and fracture are reviewed. Design features that improve the ...

Grooving or recessing operations, sometimes also called necking operations, are often done on workpiece shoulders to ensure the correct fit for mating parts. When a thread is required to run the full ...

Attaching metal pieces to one another with a screw is relatively straightforward. But using threaded fasteners on plastics, which are lightweight, low-density materials compared to metals, can be ...

One of the challenges with 3D printing is seeing how far designs can be pushed before they break. This includes aspects like flexible hinges and structural components, but also smaller details such as ...