Michelle Froese

Kennametal has introduced a new line of PCD round tools for aluminum machining that delivers up to 10 times higher productivity than carbide tooling. The new line of drills, reamers, and end mills provides exceptional tool life and wear resistance even in very abrasive aluminum alloys and are available with very short lead times. “Our…

ZAGO Manufacturing, a global manufacturer of high-tech, sealing solutions and components, specializes in providing clients with customized solutions for all of their fastening requirements. The company offers engineers, OEMs, and distributors the option to “Build Your ZAGO Part” online. Simply click here to pick your preferred solution, which includes: Sealing screws and bolts Sealing nuts…

When the International Fastener Expo (IFE) first launched nearly 40 years ago, the show had a different name and different owners. Las Vegas was also not yet the headquarters for what’s become a must-attend annual fastener event. Back in ’81, veteran fastener expert, Mike McGuire began the expo in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio as…

When it comes to a steel strip spring design, there are lots of factors that design engineers have to consider not only part function and mechanism design, but also including material choosing, parts connection mounting methods, and dimensions in detail. Do you have experience in collaboration with a manufacturer to design a steel strip spring,…

Registration is now open for the Fastener Training Institute’s (FTI) Fastener Training Week — live in Cleveland, February 1-4, 2021. FTI and the Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI) will continue their partnership to present the week-long training program for fastener distributors and manufacturers on manufacturing processes, consensus standards, quality control and much more. The educational course offers learning…

Optimas Solutions, a global industrial manufacturer/distributor and service provider, has re-engineered its manufacturing capabilities at its main facility near Chicago. It will now offer a full suite of fastener manufacturing services direct to original equipment manufacturers (OEM) in North America. By adding manufacturing services to its array of supply chain services for OEMs, Optimas becomes…

Lap shear strength is the ability of an adhesive to resist forces in the plane of the bonded surfaces. Bonded structural joints are typically designed so that the adhesive is only subjected to in-plane forces, resulting in shear stress in the adhesive. Compressive forces are transferred by surface contact alone and do not require any…

The global automotive adhesives and sealants market generated a revenue of $7,438.2 million in 2019 and is expected to reach a value of $12,646.8 million in 2030 — progressing at a CAGR of 7.0% between 2020 and 2030. This is according to a new report from Research and Markets, currently the world’s largest market research center. The prominent…

Master Bond UV15X-6Med-2LV is a UV curable, non-cytotoxic adhesive that features optical clarity and abrasion resistance. Not only can it be utilized for bonding, but it can also be employed for sealing, coating, and encapsulating purposes. This adhesive has a high degree of flexibility with an elongation that exceeds 100% and a low tensile modulus…

  SPIROL, a global manufacturer of precision-engineered components for fastening and joining, now offers its Slotted Spring Pins for purchase online, which include: SPIROL Standard Metric Slotted Pins SPIROL Standard Inch Slotted Pins ISO 8752 Slotted Pins A slotted pin is a general-purpose, low-cost component used in numerous fastening applications. Compressed as it is installed,…