Self-tapping screws are usually drilled into pre-made holes (pilot holes) in metals, such as zinc, aluminum, and bronze and its alloys, as well as plastics and resin-impregnated plywood. They create ...

As the art of 3D printing has refined itself over the years, a few accessories have emerged to take prints to the next level. One of them is the threaded insert, a a piece of machined brass designed ...

Faspac Inc., Vancouver, Wa., the parent company of Fastap Screw Products, has permanently ceased operations after 41 years of ...

Attaching metal pieces to one another with a screw is relatively straightforward. But using threaded fasteners on plastics, which are lightweight, low-density materials compared to metals, can be ...

It seems like there are a million ways to attach stuff to your car. You can use adhesives, rivet nuts, bolts or if you're some type of savage, there are zip-ties. Self-tapping screws also get used a ...