Why Fasteners Matter More Than Ever in Lightweighting Strategies As electric vehicles (EVs) and aerospace applications push the boundaries of lightweight design, every gram counts in modern designs. Engineers in these sectors know that fasteners – while often overlooked – can collectively contribute significant mass to modern designs. With automotive
The shift to electric vehicles has quietly become one of the more demanding proving grounds for fastener and insert technology. EV platforms impose requirements that don’t often coexist in conventional automotive design: lightweight plastic housings that must meet structural load requirements, thermal cycling ranges far exceeding traditional underhood environments, vibration
Extreme temperature environments create unique challenges for fastener selection. Whether designing for automotive underhood components experiencing 300°F heat cycles, aerospace systems operating at cryogenic temperatures below -300°F, or industrial equipment exposed to furnace conditions exceeding 2,000°F, proper material selection is critical for safety, reliability, and performance. Here’s what engineers need
At CFI, we a majority of the people that we deal with are engineers. However, we do deal with “civilians” on a regular basis as well. That’s why we’ve put together a nice glossary of fastener terms for you to reference. Many of these are physics terms that are important
Quality Control in the component industry demands top-tier equipment—here’s what it is and how it helps clients The QC department plays a vital role in the industrial component industry, however there is a big difference between a world class QA/QC operation and a more pedestrian operation. In a standard industrial
How CFI’s ISO certification ensures consistent quality management and how it applies to the component industry Regardless of the industry, quality management is essential for success – especially with today’s discerning customers. In order to deliver a high-caliber product, that standard must go all the way down to the base
When you learn about the components industry, you can truly get into the weeds about the different types of threads. Here is a complete breakdown of the most commonly used thread types. While the most common types of threads are straight threads and tapered threads, there are several other types
Nickel is much more than a portion of the composition of a 5-cent coin in the United States. It is used in the composition of Stainless Steel, which plays a very important role in the appliance, automotive and marine industries. Stainless steel is always in high demand because of its
If you’re “Gold Rush” fan and by all accounts, several of our CFI employees are, you may have noticed something in the October 20th episode. Even in the Alaskan bush, even with 20 ton heavy equipment, it’s all about having quality components. One broken bolt cost mine boss Parker Schnabel
Quality Control is much more than a department at CFI, it’s the only way Nearly every business in the world has framed posters about Quality and Customer Service. As you are reading this, we’re pretty sure that you can envision these posters because they’re in pretty much in every business
