Tapping screws form mating threads in materials they are driven into. There are two basic types: thread forming and thread cutting. The thread-forming screw displaced material around the pilot hole so ...

What is the difference between self-tapping, self-drilling, and piercing screws when working with various materials? A HelloNation article provides the answer by explaining how each screw type ...

They hold together everything from the most delicate watch to the largest bridge. The world is literally kept from coming apart by screws and bolts, and yet we don’t often give a thought to these ...

Self-tapping screws are usually drilled into pre-made holes (pilot holes) in metals, such as zinc, aluminum, and bronze and its alloys, as well as plastics and resin-impregnated plywood. They create ...

Twist drills do not make accurately sized or good finish holes; a reamer of some type is often used to cut the final size and finish. A reamer will not make the original hole; it will only enlarge a ...

Metrology peripherals can help your shop develop useful new capabilities and improve your throughput. But effective improvements require more than just equipment — Ken Myers of Mitutoyo discusses the ...

The new taps include (top to bottom) Paradur® Ti Plus for threading blind holes in titanium alloys; Paradur® Ni 10 for tapping nickel-based super alloys, such as Inconel 718; and Prototex® TiNi Plus ...

What's the right type of screw to use for metal, wood, or plastic? A HelloNation article helps answer that question by ...