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OPTICAL SURFACE INSPECTION: Structured-light 3D scanner speeds aircraft rivet inspection – Laser Focus World

 A typical commercial aircraft is held together by several hundreds of thousands of rivets—or “fasteners,” as they are called in aerospace industry jargon—that can result in significant safety and fuel-efficiency issues if improperly instal... [Read More]
2013/07/18

Fastenerblog.net: Guest Blog: Does Art Imitate Life?

 Guest blog from Joanne Bialas, National Sales Manager, International Fasteners: DOES ART IMITATE LIFE? I was interested in seeing the movie THE INTERNSHIP for several reasons. One is that my daughter is currently involved in an summer intern... [Read More]
2013/07/17

LTI Now Offers Fatigue Crack Growth Testing | Laboratory Testing Inc.

 July 12th, 2013 Laboratory Testing Inc. recently introduced fatigue crack growth testing as one of our many mechanical testing services. Our lab technicians performs fatigue crack growth testing, also called da/dN testing, according to the ASTM ... [Read More]
2013/07/17

Mechanical Fasteners Or Endless Splicing: Part 2 | Manufacturing .net

 There are two major processes to choose from when splicing your conveyor belt: mechanical fasteners and endless splicing. Reviewing the available alternatives against the realities of your conveyor system will help you determine which type will ... [Read More]
2013/07/17

Cascade of poor decisions led to broken Bay Bridge bolts, oversight panel says – San Jose Mercury News

 By Lisa Vorderbrueggen Contra Costa Times Posted:   07/09/2013 05:35:24 PM PDT Updated:   07/09/2013 08:41:40 PM PDT OAKLAND -- Taxpayers looking to place blame for the missteps behind the catastrophic failure of steel bolts on the new Bay ... [Read More]
2013/07/17

Digital Angle Gauge Speeds Precision Fastener Torqueing | American Fastener Journal

 The digital angle gauge from Brown Line Metalworks provides precise angle measurements for technicians performing Torque-to-Yield operations. The digital display allows technicians to apply an angular turn to a fastener after torqueing to a preset ... [Read More]
2013/07/17

Track-Bar Fastener | American Fastener Journal

 Chrysler Group LLC will recall approximately 1,060 commercial trucks in North America – more than half of which are in dealer hands – to inspect and replace, if necessary, a track-bar fastener. A track bar secures the axle during suspension ... [Read More]
2013/07/17

Fastenal Second Quarter Sales Up 5.3% | Industrial Distribution

 Winona, MN - The Fastenal Company of Winona, MN reported the results of the quarter ended June 30, 2013. Except for per share information, or as otherwise noted below, dollar amounts are stated in thousands. Net sales (and the related daily ... [Read More]
2013/07/15

Fastenerblog.net: Social Media Observations

 Categories: uncategorizedI welcome input from anyone who has their own Social Media observations, sincerely, I do.  I am still struggling to figure all these things out and figure out which ones work effectively.  So, here are some short observa... [Read More]
2013/07/13

Episode #67 – Back From The Bush (105:36) | Fully Threaded Radio

 Download the MP3 Date: July 11, 2013 By: Fully Threaded Description: As summer temperatures rise, is the fastener industry heating up along with them? What new anti-dumping claim has the NFDA speaking out? And who is the “other” Jim ... [Read More]
2013/07/12