May 25, 2007 Alcoa Fastening Systems (AFS) has introduced a new insert, called SmartSert, which can be installed in plastic or aluminum-based materials without a pre-tapped hole. The innovative ...

Learn how CNC grinding processes produce high-precision indexable inserts, including periphery grinding, automation strategies, and tooling geometry.

Impulse heat staking simplifies installation of brass inserts by generating heat only when needed and keeping the cycle consistent from part to part. Real-time depth verification adds straightforward ...

Three product lines now available meet Military Specification Standards. The company’s Key Locking studs, threaded inserts, and Swage-Sert thin-wall threaded inserts provide security and ...

Tried and tested, lock nuts have found their way into generators, air conditioning systems, and pretty much any equipment that vibrates. A look at the Nyloc fastener inventory sho ...