by Dominic Rilott | Jan 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
Thread rolling is cold metal or cold forming process that produces threads by the means of precision thread rolling dies that are the replicated image of the thread generation. This a different process from others such as grinding, chasing and cutting since it does...
by Dominic Rilott | Jan 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
Self-tapping screws create threads on their own as they enter into a material such as plastic. In fact, self-tapping screws with a special profile are required since the tapping screws commonly used with steel can cause residual stresses in plastic that can reduce the...
by Dominic Rilott | Dec 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
There are various challenges involved with fastening screws into a plastic material. The challenges revolve around joint failure issues related to stress relaxation, loss of clamping, load, and stripping. At ITW Shakeproof Industrial, we are your source standard and...
by Dominic Rilott | Dec 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
Due to the unique properties of plastic, the screws used to make connections in this material must also have special properties. The process of threading plastic with a screw is different than threading wood with a screw. It takes the right screw to penetrate the...
by Dominic Rilott | Aug 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
A thread forming screw refers to a screw that develops its own threads as it is driven into a mating material. Thread forming screws eliminate the need for a taping operation or nuts, which reduces the parts used and saves money. Steel and stainless steel thread...
by Dominic Rilott | Jul 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
Fastening screws into plastics can present multiple challenges. One wonder why due to the generally softer nature of plastic material compared to harder steel, but there are some joint failure considerations related to stripping, loss of clamping load, and stress...
