Articles

Fasteners Mechanical Properties and Similar Strengths

COMMENTS:
Common inch and metric fastener specifications, designations, mechanical properties per diameter range, and materials.
TOPIC:
Mechanical Properties
POSTED:
Jan 16, 2017

Is Welding Heat Treated Fasteners Allowed?

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If the fastener was heat treated to obtain its mechanical properties then it should not be welded unless the manufacturer states otherwise.
TOPIC:
Engineering
POSTED:
Jan 07, 2017

“Williams” Washers Cannot Support Bending Stresses

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Williams washers work great in compression and tend to fail in tension. When we use Williams washers in bending, we can expect some to fracture eventually.
TOPIC:
Product Application
POSTED:
Jan 05, 2017

Fastener Related Equations

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Fastener equations are easy to find if you know where to look. This article covers some of the commonly needed equations.
TOPIC:
Engineering
POSTED:
Nov 06, 2016

Socket Set Screws are Designed for Compression Only

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Socket set screws are very hard and brittle, they are not designed to be used in tension. Read this article to learn why.
TOPIC:
Product Application
POSTED:
Nov 05, 2016