Tapping screws form mating threads in materials they are driven into. There are two basic types: thread forming and thread cutting. The thread-forming screw displaced material around the pilot hole so ...
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 ...
Self-tapping screws are designed to create their own threads as they are driven into masonry. Unlike other fasteners, contractors do need to drill a hole or tap threads in a separate step. This ...
What is the difference between self-tapping, self-drilling, and piercing screws when working with various materials? A HelloNation article provides the answer by explaining how each screw type ...
Twist drills do not make accurately sized or good finish holes; a reamer of some type is often used to cut the final size and finish. A reamer will not make the original hole; it will only enlarge a ...
The new taps include (top to bottom) Paradur® Ti Plus for threading blind holes in titanium alloys; Paradur® Ni 10 for tapping nickel-based super alloys, such as Inconel 718; and Prototex® TiNi Plus ...
Metrology peripherals can help your shop develop useful new capabilities and improve your throughput. But effective improvements require more than just equipment — Ken Myers of Mitutoyo discusses the ...
What's the right type of screw to use for metal, wood, or plastic? A HelloNation article helps answer that question by ...