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What is ultrasonic welding? | Fastener Engineering

Welding is a process used to join together two materials. These are typically metals but can also be plastics. The main mechanism of welding is heat; the parts to be joined are melted and then fused together during cooling.(...) via What is ultras... [Read More]
2020/01/15

Southwestern Fastener Association announces new president | Fastener Engineering

BTM Manufacturing recently announced that its president, Jake Davis, will also be serving as president of the Southwestern Fastener Association (SFA) this year. SFA has supported the fastener industry since1975 with members from across the U.S.(..... [Read More]
2020/01/15

Small diameter springs enable smaller devices | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Lee Spring Ltd has always offered springs with relatively high spring rates or workable (maximum) loads. But often, the standard outside diameters were too wide to fit within the intended application assembly requirements, or the lengths too long ... [Read More]
2020/01/15

Bodycote enters agreement to acquire Ellison Surface Technologies | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Bodycote, provider of heat treatment and specialist thermal processing services, has entered into an agreement to acquire Ellison Surface Technologies Inc (‘Ellison’), creating one of the largest providers of thermal spray and engineered coating ... [Read More]
2020/01/15

TFTA to Hold New Chairman Handover and Lunar New Year Gala Dinner

Taiwan Fastener Trading Association (TFTA) is going to hold the handover of the 8th term & the 9th term Chairmen and 2020 Spring Gala Dinner at 16:30 p.m.-20:30 p.m., on Feb/07 (Fri.) at Tayih Landis Tainan Hotel.(...) via TFTA to Hold New ... [Read More]
2020/01/14

New tough epoxy polysulfide adhesive resists high temperatures | Fastener Engineering

Master Bond EP21TPHT is a new two-component epoxy polysulfide system, designed for bonding applications that require toughened and thermally stable bonds resistant to chemicals. It resists temperatures up to 350° F, much higher than typical epoxy ... [Read More]
2020/01/14

Justifying cloud-based WMS | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Many successful start-ups and growing online retailers offer exceptional customer experiences but struggle to manage their stock effectively. They face the dilemma of introducing warehouse management processes that support responsiveness and ... [Read More]
2020/01/14

Bralo increases international presence | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Aiming to strengthen ties with customers and expand the visibility of its brand worldwide, Bralo has increased its attendance at international fairs in 2019, such as Fastener Fair Stuttgart, Fastener Poland® and UK Construction Week in Birmingham... [Read More]
2020/01/14

Henkel solutions for continuous functional coating of metal coils | Fastener + Fixing Technology

As part of its active global support for the metal coil industry, Henkel is partnering with major coil producers to implement dedicated process solutions for end applications in e-mobility. In addition, the company is also addressing demands for ... [Read More]
2020/01/14

16th SteelFab opens at Expo Centre Sharjah | ZAWYA MENA Edition

Sharjah: Presenting the region’s largest showcase of machinery, equipment, tools and accessories for the metal working and forming industry, the 16th SteelFab 2020 has got under way at Expo Centre Sharjah on Monday (Jan 13).(...) via 16th SteelFab ... [Read More]
2020/01/13