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Rolling the dice on success: A company built on vented screws | Fastener Engineering

It was polio that set Ron Anderson up for a career as a draftsman. Eventually, this path led him to start his own business, UC Components, Inc. — a manufacturer of vented screws and components — from his home garage in Union City, California. He ... [Read More]
2020/10/06

What is the difference between the casting of metals and fusion welding? | Fastener Engineering

Casting is used to form complete parts and fusion welding creates bonded joints between parts. Nevertheless, these processes have a great deal in common. Their material properties and the physics of the processes are quite similar.(...) via What is ... [Read More]
2020/10/05

Digitalization of global adhesives & sealants market key to future growth | Fastener Engineering

Frost & Sullivan‘s recent analysis, “Digital Transformation in the Global Adhesives and Sealants Industry,” reports that the digitalization of domains — such as sourcing, production, and retailing — by adhesives and sealants manufact... [Read More]
2020/10/02

BBI/Proferred names new sales director | Fastener Engineering

Brighton-Best International (BBI) / Proferred, a distributor of fasteners and hardware, recently announced the appointment of Scott Gibson to the position of Proferred Global Sales and Product Director.(...) via BBI/Proferred names new sales ... [Read More]
2020/10/01

FTI’s Jo Morris talks fastener training | Fastener Engineering

The Fastener Training Institute’s (FTI) Jo Morris joins us in this interview. She is the director of marketing with FTI, a non-profit organization dedicated to high-quality education and training opportunities in the fastener industry.(...) via ... [Read More]
2020/09/30

FTI to host Fastening 101 course virtually this November | Fastener Engineering

The Fastener Training Institute (FTI) is hosting “Fastening 101: Understanding the Basics of Threaded Fasteners and the Industry that Produces Them” — a live, virtual training that’s adapted from FTI’s popular Fastening 101 course, ... [Read More]
2020/09/29

International Fastener Expo to host online show this November | Fastener Engineering

In a typical year, 5,000-plus attendees from more than 30 countries visit the International Fastener Expo (IFE) in Las Vegas, Nevada, to network and find new products and suppliers. IFE is the largest industrial, fastener, specialty fastener, ... [Read More]
2020/09/28

All-Pro Fasteners releases white paper on minimizing fastener corrosion | Fastener Engineering

Each year, the effects of corrosion take a staggering toll on the global economy – the equivalent of 3.4% of global GDP.(...) via All-Pro Fasteners releases white paper on minimizing fastener corrosion | Fastener Engineering. [Read More]
2020/09/25

What are ring clips? | Fastener Engineering

A ring clip is another name for an E Type External Circlip — also known as an E-ring or an E-clip. Circlips are fasteners that fit into radial grooves in shafts and holes that are sprung to ensure they remain securely in place.(...) via What are ... [Read More]
2020/09/24

Precision Tool Group offers patented, F3 lap-free fastener technology | Fastener Engineering

Precision Tool Group (PTG) is a global supplier of tooling solutions for the fastener industry. The company specializes in aerospace, automotive, energy, medical, and general industries, providing high-standard options and innovations.(...) via ... [Read More]
2020/09/24