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Name that thread
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Four basic steps identify threads on industrial hydraulic fittings.

Sorting out shaft connections

Motors and gearboxes that generate high torque and acceleration may make shaft keys obsolete.

Straight Facts on Blind Rivets
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All you need to know about blind side or breakstem rivets

Configurable components

Design systems incorporating configurable power transmission components with geometry perfectly tailored to your system and minimize your reliance on custom parts.

Secrets of Bond Strength
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Leakproof glued joints in plastic assemblies are a cinch if the surfaces are clean.

Understanding the Nut Factor in Threaded-Fastener Torque-Tension Relationship
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Understanding the nut factor, which relates threaded-fastener torque and tension, can help engineers design more-reliable bolted joints.

Don’t Come Unhinged Over Enclosure Design
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Here are several basic points engineers should consider to help zero in on the hinge best suited for a particular enclosure

When Brazing Beats Welding
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Brazing is an economical method for making strong, permanent metal joints.

Webcast presenting the basics of the Direct Gear Design

In order to stay competitive, you must continue to create great products faster and cheaper.

Proper Fastener Selection and Application are Key to Bolted Joints That Won’t Loosen or Lose Clamping Force
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Proper fastener selection and application are key to bolted joints that won’t loosen or lose clamping force.

Ramp breaks common thread of fastener failures

A special thread form keeps bolts and nuts tight under vibration by attacking the problem from a different angle.

Threads get a grip on shock, vibration
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Unconventional fasteners seal interplanetary probe

Bonding low surface energy plastics

3M Scotch-Weld Structural Plastic Adhesive
DP-8005 bonds thermoplastic composites such as this hollow railing.

Epoxy Adhesives Hold Their Own

Adhesives can be attractive alternatives to traditional fasteners that handle high temperatures and corrosion.

The nuts and bolts of ceramic fasteners
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Few fasteners can beat threaded ceramic nuts and bolts when it comes to withstanding heat, pressure, and corrosive environments. Just don't torque them too tight.

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