Torquing Bolts
With bolted joints, the most typical method of achieving fastener preload is to torque them. Torquing creates this load by applying rotational force to the head of a nut or…
Fabrication & Quality
Sarah DeGuzman Flange Nuts – Types, Dimensions, and Alternatives
Flanges nuts feature an oversized base that flares from the bottom of the nut. This specially designed base acts as an integrated, non-spinning washer. Flange nuts speed up assembly and…
Tapcon vs Wedge Anchor – Applications and Installation
Tapcon and wedge anchors are pre-installed mechanical anchors that attach structural objects to concrete structures. However, the wedge anchor suits heavier-duty applications, vs the Tapcon anchor that typically serve lighter…
David Etukudo Needle Gunning – Process, Safety, Applications, and Alternatives
Needle gunning is the process in which a needle gun or needle scaler services metal surfaces. Needle gunning removes rust, paint, and other surface imperfections of common metalwork. The process…
Stebin Samuel SDR-21 vs Schedule 40 Pipe
SDR-21 and Schedule 40 pipe provide varying degrees of wall thicknesses for piping systems. SDR-21 provides the best choice in most irrigation and drainage applications where flexibility is the top…
Weld Map
A weld map provides locations of welds on steel structures, pipe, pressure vessels, or specialty industrial equipment. In the fabrication of industrial material, locating different weld joints and seams allows…
Types Of Engineering Fit – Categories And Its Applications
Engineered products frequently must slip or press against each other to deliver their functions. The way products interact is designed as an engineering fit. There are three types of engineering…
Do Electric Cars Have Gears?
Electric cars generally do not have gears as they don’t have multi-speed transmissions. Electric vehicles receive power via an electric motor. The electric motor produces a consistent amount of torque…
Manganese Steel – History, Properties, Applications, and Alternatives
Manganese steel, also called Hadfield steel or mangalloy, is an alloy of the element manganese (Mn) and carbon steel. It provides high impact strength and abrasion resistance. In this article, you’ll learn…
Self Tapping Screw – Function, Materials, and Differences
In this article, you will learn the function of self-tapping screws, sizes, differences from standard and self-drilling screws, materials, and when to use them. First, what are self-tapping screws? Self-tapping…