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Joints in an instant

A robust joining process using zinc can be an alternative to instant-cure adhesives.

Electrohydraulic Controls Boost Thermal Drilling

The degree of work hardening depends on the material, but it’s rarely a problem in most steel alloys. As a result, the formed bushing is remarkably strong and can be used for bearing sleeves or, when threaded in a separate process, provides high torque capacity and pull-out strength.

Tips Any Good? Weld Rod Inspector Can Tell

A device for inspecting weldingrod tips uses machine vision to determine whether redressed tips are good enough to resume welding.

New Product: Rotating Component Fastening System

The 96-page “Handbook of Fairloc Components, The Integral Fastener, D243,” helps solve phasing, timing, positioning, and frequent removal problems that clamps, keyways, pins, or setscrews can’t handle properly.

New Product: Solvent-Free Vacuum-Infusion Bonding

The Vac-Tac solvent-free adhesive system is a candidate for vacuum-infusion bonded composites.

Hold it right there

Shaft collars keep assemblies and components in place on shafts.

Automated Riveter For Blind Breakstem Rivets

An AutoFast Riveting Tool is said to be the first portable riveting tool that feeds and sets blind rivets of all types.

Spring Pins Streamline Automation

When it comes to assembly operations, not all pins are created equal.

Controller For DC Electronic Fastening

The Kappa controller verifies that the correct number of dc electronic fasteners is installed to specification.

Electric Fastening Tools

The EA Series of dc electric threaded fastening tools are lightweight and built with motors and compact housings that reportedly have an unrivaled power-to-weight ratio for delivering torques ranging from 2 to 120 Nm.

Turnkey welding cell goes robotic

Welding is widely used by manufacturers big and small.

Microencapsulated Chemical Locks Fasteners In Place

Expand-A-Seal uses a chemical-locking agent that expands volumetrically 20 to 50% when activated to fill gaps and voids in fastener threads, creating a positive seal against air and most automotive fluids.

Riveter Keeps Production Costs at Arms Length

The Milford Model 216 manual impact riveter weighs just 23 lbs., yet it packs up to two tons of rivet setting force.

Connectors stand up to corrosion

Vacuum impregnation locks out elements that lead to corroded connections.

Airliner Uses Flareless Fasteners

The Boeing Company has created the 787 Dreamliner, a mid-sized, twin-engine airliner and is scheduled to enter service in May of next year.

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