One of the greatest advantages of designing plastic parts is the vast number of assembly options a designer can apply to his or her design. The most common among these options is the use of screws.

Fastener types and materials—from steel bolts to plastic rivets Fastener durability under common stresses Fastener standards and the evolving “right to repair” market When the goal is to join ...

Ever been strolling through a hardware store or perhaps an auto parts establishment and wondered of the meaning behind the markings on the hundreds of thousands of bolt heads on the shelf? Whether you ...

When hot rodders build a street machine or street rod, countless hours are expended selecting the proper major components, building the drivetrain, detailing the chassis, choosing the right tires and ...

Part 1: A-ating Look at the Bolts and Studs That Hold Your Engine Together—We'd Really Be Screwed Without Them! Bolts, nuts, and washers: They're what keeps your engine, drivetrain, chassis—heck, the ...