Sheet metal enclosures consist of many individual components that are held together by various types of fasteners, which must be secure and resistant to movement. The task of assembling an enclosure ...

In the natural resources and shipbuilding industries, high-quality welding, bolting, and clamping can be considered an art. Additionally, skilled labor continues to be in high demand, affecting the ...

Adhesive structural bonding can replace fasteners in automotive, aerospace, appliance and defense industries. Adhesive bonds can be an effective alternative to traditional mechanical fastening. (Image ...

Rail fastening system is composed of rail fastenings. Rail fastenings are used to connect rail and railway sleeper. The main function of rail fastening system is fixing rail on the railway sleeper.

Put down the screwdriver. Toss the torque wrench. Scrap the rivet guns, too. In the future, fasteners won't need any of that stuff. They'll just install themselves with the help of built-in actuators, ...

Integrating a printed circuit board (PCB) into an assembly is often a custom job. Every application can require a different board location. In addition, part geometry and surface finish, solder paste, ...

In August 2012, the federal government released its future CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) targets. They nearly doubled, going from approximately 27 mpg in 2012 to 54.5 mpg by 2025. This does ...

Howmet Aerospace. has patented a method for fastening dissimilar metals, such as steel and aluminum, using a steel rivet and electrical resistance welding. The process involves softening the aluminum ...

Nearly every industry uses adhesives in some way, shape, or form. However, transportation industries—including aerospace, automotive, and marine manufacturers—are leading the pack in adopting the ...

Freight and passenger railroads require effective rail fasteners and fastening systems to hold all track components together for a long time despite severe weather conditions, excessive vibration and ...

Rail fastening system is composed of rail fastenings. Rail fastenings are used to connect rail and railway sleeper. The main function of rail fastening system is fixing rail on the railway sleeper.