Avoid using expanding rivets in composite materials for load-bearing joints, as composites are brittle and susceptible to cracking; instead, opt for non-expanding fasteners like bolts with large ...

Lifecycle cost, not unit price, should drive fastener selection. 5 quality control steps to protect utility infrastructure investments.

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner’s latest problem can’t be blamed on the Machinists strike. Nor is it the fault of inexperienced mechanics at Boeing’s far-flung suppliers. The big glitch that now has ...

In an era of rapid industrialization and complex infrastructure development, the “unsung heroes” of modern engineering—fasteners—are more critical than ever. The demand for precision-engineered, ...

At 7,500 rpm, the pistons in your race engine reach either top-dead-center or bottom-dead-center and change directions 25 times per second. That means the piston goes from traveling at top piston ...

Every engineered part, assembly, or machine has a finite service life. Even components boasting the most precise designs executed with proven manufacturing techniques eventually fail. Fasteners are no ...

Choosing the right fastener is fundamental to the reliability and performance of precision assemblies. Increasingly, engineers are turning to plastic fasteners, not as a compromise, but as a strategic ...

When designing a new project, manufacturers in many cases will focus on the ‘high value’ components that embody their innovation as a business. However, innovation is not restricted by size, as the ...

In 2022, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced new fuel economy standards to drive American leadership forward on clean cars. The new ...