In a world filled with next-generation materials, is there still room for the threaded insert? Even in non-electrified vehicles, weight has grown as safety protocols demand more safety systems. According to NADA, the average weight of a new vehicle sold in the US in 2022 was 4,329 pounds – 1,000
Boosting precision while reducing production costs: The role of threaded inserts in aerospace manufacturing In the aerospace industry, precision, durability, and efficiency are critical in every aspect of design and assembly. Threaded inserts play a significant role in meeting these demands by helping streamline the assembly process while ensuring structural
Every ounce counts in the aerospace industry. Meanwhile, strength is also at a premium because commercial aircraft like the Boeing 737 have to consistently fly upwards of 500 miles an hour while military aircraft like the F-35A Lightning II typically fly faster than two times the speed of most commercial
How to choose the best fasteners for plastic and composite materials in dynamic-load environments You’ll find composite materials in everything from everyday kitchen gadgets to high-performance electronics in cars and airplanes. That’s why engineers in these industries must select fasteners can withstand the intense vibration and dynamic stress that come
Selecting the Optimal Threaded Insert Seating Method for Industrial Applications If your plastic or composite assemblies require more strength, heat-set and ultrasonic inserts may be the answer. Heat-Set and Ultrasonic Inserts offer and require more pull-out strength than even traditional press-in inserts. Both of these inserts find their strength by
When we work with our partners, we see them go through some of the same engineering struggles again and again when they’re considering fasteners. One of the most common challenges manufacturers face is deciding between off-the-shelf fasteners or custom options tailored to their specific project needs. Designing a new product
Why traditional fastener designs may not work Over the last two decades – especially with the advent of heavy batteries in the automotive industry – the race for lightweight and high-performance composite assemblies has taken center stage. These assemblies, typically made from composites like carbon fiber and CFRP have become
When it comes to mechanical fastening, engineers often focus on bolt strength—after all, it’s doing the heavy lifting, right? But there’s more to the story. In a bolted joint, the relationship between bolt grade and nut grade plays a critical role in the strength, safety, and serviceability of the assembly.
Choosing the right bolt means knowing how it fails and when it bends too far to bounce back When designing or specifying fasteners, strength is everything, but not all strength is created equal. Two key properties – yield strength and tensile strength – tell very different stories about how a
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) has long been a critical metric for buyers when deciding the overall quality of a vehicle. That’s why we, as fastener and plastics engineers, have to begin thinking about NVH quite literally at the nuts and bolts level. Whether you’re talking about EVs or traditional
