Hydrogen-induced cracking (HIC), or hydrogen embrittlement, is a chemical phenomenon that causes metal alloys to fracture due to a build-up of hydrogen molecules within the crystal lattice structure. This unique…
Engineered products frequently must slip or press against each other to deliver their functions. The way products interact is designed as an engineering fit. There are three types of engineering…
Electric cars generally do not have gears as they don’t have multi-speed transmissions. Electric vehicles receive power via an electric motor. The electric motor produces a consistent amount of torque…
Manganese steel, also called Hadfield steel or mangalloy, is an alloy of the element manganese (Mn) and carbon steel. It provides high impact strength and abrasion resistance. In this article, you’ll learn…
In this article, you will learn the function of self-tapping screws, sizes, differences from standard and self-drilling screws, materials, and when to use them. First, what are self-tapping screws? Self-tapping…
Chemical anchors are a type of anchor bolt that relies on chemical bonding. The method fastens steel studs and bolts into a substrate via chemical and resin means. The substrate…
The pop rivet holds two materials together with a clamping force. In this article, you will learn the function of the pop rivet, the pop rivet sizing chart, the removal of…
Steel dowel pins align and help connect industrial plates, beams, and equipment. In this article, learn the types of steel dowel pins, dowel pin sizing charts, installation, removal, and typical…
Wing nuts distinguish themselves by the presence of two tabs. The tabs enable hand tightening/loosening for installation/removal. In this article, you will learn about the working principle of wing nuts, sizes,…
A U-bolt is a metal fastener in the shape of the letter U. It has a pin or screw bolt closure that fits across the two ends, making a closed…
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