Thread Types and Their Impact on Stability Threads define how well a fastener grips materials. Coarse threads are ideal for softwoods or quick assembly, providing stronger holding power in less dense ...

One of the greatest advantages of designing plastic parts is the vast number of assembly options a designer can apply to his or her design. The most common among these options is the use of screws.

Fastener types and materials—from steel bolts to plastic rivets Fastener durability under common stresses Fastener standards and the evolving “right to repair” market When the goal is to join ...

How do you decide on the “right” fastener type for a component or assembly involving composite and plastic materials in a time-efficient way? To define which materials and concepts a fastener type is ...

Nuts, bolts, and machine screws are the most common fasteners used for thin joints, despite the ongoing development of other fastener types. One reason for their popularity is that they are come in a ...

A truly wide variety of fasteners are available for aerospace applications, especially airplane component designs. While many new fastener types continue to be developed for metallic aircraft and ...

Micro fasteners enable lower part counts and assembly time resulting in smaller, lighter, thinner, and cheaper consumer electronics. Extremely small micro fasteners have made significant inroads in ...