You’ve experienced this. You glance into your refrigerator and say to yourself, “hmmm, low on ketchup, I better pick some up.” That’s how I am with shop supplies. I constantly scan my stash of glue, ...

Wood fastening is at the heart of all woodworking and construction work. Much of this functionality is due to the design of ...

The basic tapping screws are classified as thread forming and thread cutting. Thread-forming tapping screws displace the material adjacent to the pilot hole so it flows around the screw threads.

PEM C.A.P.S. spring-loaded captive panel screws install permanently in aluminum or steel sheets as thin as 0.036 in. The screws install by pressing into prepared mounting holes. The shoulder on the ...

Matching a replacement screw or bolt can be a headache given the number of sizes and threading pitches you can find in even a modest hardware store. Mate the old and new for a perfect match.

One of the greatest advantages of designing plastic parts is the vast number of assembly options a designer can apply to his or her design. The most common among these options is the use of screws.

Have you ever spent hours perfecting a 3D-printed design, only to struggle with attaching screws or bolts securely? It’s a frustrating experience that many makers and engineers face. Threads are ...

Inspection for bone screws is a complicated process. Using a thread gauge measurement approach may enable a streamlined manufacturing process. Controlling the manufacture of bone and pedicle screws ...