Many fastener companies tout their global reach, but at least one can now measure its success in galactic terms.
When the world sees images of NASA’s Curiosity rover on Mars, high-strength precision aerospace fasteners manufactured by Alcoa Fastening Systems are central to the success of the endeavor.
Inconel 718 bolts and standard hexagon nuts produced at Alcoa’s Newbury Park facilities and Keensert Inserts manufactured at Alcoa’s Torrance plant were used in the construction of the rover — a car-sized, six-wheeled robot made mostly of aluminum. (…)
via How Far Have Your Fasteners Traveled? – Global Fastener News – USA.