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Specialist threaded fasteners often need help in forming the best attachment to soft core materials such as aluminium or magnesium …
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Dangers of internet specification of threaded fasteners
With all the benefits of the internet it has become apparent that there are dangers – who of us has …
Read More »Addressing the problem of over specification in threaded fasteners
Ultimately, one can never know completely how a fastener will function in-situ until you try it which is why accelerated …
Read More »Machine screws: what you would use them for?
Machine screws are used almost everywhere! They are ubiquitous in assembly roles world-wide, especially for fixing accessories to castings, fixing …
Read More »What are the risks of reliance on the automatic specification selection feature in CAD systems
Excessive reliance on the automatic specification selection feature in many CAD systems at the design stage can be risky, says …
Read More »Specialist guidance for screw materials and finishes
There are many factors involved in choosing materials and finishes of threaded fasteners. These, says Challenge Europe, should preferably be …
Read More »Self-drilling/self-tapping screws
Self-drilling screws come in a variety of formats but all are based upon the principle of drilling and tapping in …
Read More »Socket head screws
Ex-stock production supply specialists Challenge Europe offers five types of socket screws from stock to support the engineering/assembly industries. Socket …
Read More »Service packages: the most important component in manufacturing
We can all recognise that the specification of a fastener will be governed by a number of possibly conflicting factors. …
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