When specifying fasteners for engineering projects, understanding the differences between ASTM, ISO, SAE, and JIS standards is critical. These four organizations govern the majority of fastener specifications used worldwide, but each has distinct origins, measurement systems, applications, and grading methods. Here’s what engineers need to know to navigate these standards
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How Aerospace Engineers Use Threaded Inserts to Increase Assembly Efficiency
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
What Equipment is Essential for Top-Performing QC Departments?
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 to Implement ISO 9001:2015 Standards for the Fastener Industry
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
QC is a Way of Life for CFI
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




