Fasteners come in a variety of materials. Selecting a material should be based on such considerations as environment (corrosive or temperature extremes), weight, magnetic properties, stresses, ...

Split heads and head bursts on threaded metal fasteners are classified as “surface discontinuities.” As such, they fall under the jurisdiction of quality standards such as ASTM F788/788M and SAE J1061 ...

Fastener manufacturers improve production rates and fastener quality by using heat in their heading, threading and patching manufacturing processes. Induction heating helps faster and more-efficient ...