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New Materials, New Fasteners | ASSEMBLY

 Steel has been, is now, and will continue to be the predominant material for vehicle structures and body parts, such as doors, hoods, liftgates and fenders. But, other materials, such as aluminum, magnesium, plastics and composites, are becoming ... [Read More]
2021/06/11

Five Tips to Take Control of Your Fastening Process | ASSEMBLY

 As manufacturers build digital muscle to keep up with production demands, engineers and managers are feeling the pressure of adapting to new technologies and tools. However, dealing with complex software doesn’t have to be difficult. In a facility ... [Read More]
2020/10/08

Simple Test Determines Cause of Loose Fasteners | ASSEMBLY

 Bolted joints are widely used to assemble components. That is not surprising, since they are cost effective while being relatively easy to assemble and disassemble. Bolted joints are extremely reliable through the life of the product—as long as ... [Read More]
2020/10/08

Fire and Ice: Threadlockers Secure Bolted Joints on Racing Snowmobiles | ASSEMBLY

 Every winter, Snocross fans flock to Michigan, Wisconsin and other snowy states to watch snowmobiler racers battle the elements and the laws of gravity to perform amazing feats—including long distance jumps and double back flips. What the fans ... [Read More]
2020/07/24

Five Things: Assembly Fasteners | ASSEMBLY

 SPIROL has introduced a new series of molded-in inserts for plastic assemblies. The rugged design of the Series 63 through-hole inserts and Series 65 blind-end inserts consists of multiple bands of helical knurls to maximize torque resistance, ... [Read More]
2020/06/18

Optimizing Your Process for Non-Critical Fastening | ASSEMBLY

 Identifying the best torque tooling solution for your application is paramount in your assembly process.(...) via Optimizing Your Process for Non-Critical Fastening | 2020-06-08 | ASSEMBLY. [Read More]
2020/06/09

New Technology for Automatic Screwdriving | ASSEMBLY

 Threaded fasteners are, by far, the most common method of assembling parts. According to ASSEMBLY magazine’s annual Capital Equipment Spending Survey, screwdriving is performed at 58 percent of U.S. assembly plants, making it more popular than ... [Read More]
2020/02/05

Fastening systems help Rhenus reboot an axle assembly line|ASSEMBLY

 As the speed of innovation in the automotive industry quickens, assemblers at Rhenus SML in Genk, Belgium, do all they can to keep pace. Rhenus workers painfully learned the importance of this five years ago when Ford Motor Co. shut down its Genk ... [Read More]
2019/12/12

Custom Fastener Brings Lasting Comfort to Chair Manufacturer | Assembly Magazine

 Every day, fastener suppliers preach an important message to manufacturers: Fasteners that hold together a product are critical to its functionality, design, durability and end-user satisfaction. Sometimes, this advice hits home. Nearly three ... [Read More]
2017/04/10

Fasteners for Foam and Honeycomb | 2016-10-03 | Assembly Magazine

 An innovative new fastening process combines elements of automatic screwdriving, plastic fastener anchors, and spin-welding technology for plastic parts assembly. October 3, 2016 John Sprovieri (...) via Fasteners for Foam and Honeycomb | ... [Read More]
2016/10/04