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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 …
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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 …
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