Rivet nuts come in various shapes and configurations so they can be used in a wide variety of applications. Some are round and some are hexagonally shaped, which keeps them from turning in the hole du...

Once you understand the versatility of threaded inserts, you can start to see the possibilities. That’s why threaded inserts have become common for manufacturing, assembly, construction, and repairs. ...

Forging is defined as the forming or deforming of metal in its solid state. Much forging is done by the upsetting process where a hammer or ram moves horizontally to press against the end of a rod or ...

When a piece of metal is hot forged it must be heated significantly. The average forging temperature necessary for hot forging of different metals is: Up to 1150°C for Steel360 to 520°C for Al-Alloys7...

Cold forging deforms metal while it is below its re-crystallization point. Cold forging increases tensile strength some and yield strength substantially while reducing ductility. Cold forging usually ...