Self-tapping screws are also one of the most important tools at home as well as in metalwork. These distinctive ...

Threaded Fasteners Inc. (TFI), a leading employee-owned fastener distribution company, announced today the acquisition of TSA Manufacturing Inc. (TSA), a respected fastener manufacturing operation ...

Shoulder screws, also known as shoulder bolts and stripper bolts, are machine screws with an integral shoulder or journal between the head and thread. Although they are not readily available in local ...

Tapping screws form mating threads in materials they are driven into. There are two basic types: thread forming and thread cutting. The thread-forming screw displaced material around the pilot hole so ...

One of the challenges with 3D printing is seeing how far designs can be pushed before they break. This includes aspects like flexible hinges and structural components, but also smaller details such as ...