When we get ready to tackle a project, the first thing we consider is what will be used to hold everything together - nails, screws or nuts and bolts. Will we need a hammer, screwdriver or socket ...

For as long as humans have been using tools, they have found creative ways to mechanically fasten different materials with ropes, pegs, and wedges. After about a few thousand years of perfecting the ...

Fastening, joining and assembly specialists demonstrate why controlling heat—not force—makes the difference between a ...

What’s the difference between a hitch pin and a wire tie? Get this wrong and it could cost your company millions in warranty bills and vehicle recalls, not to mention your job. Matthew Beecham finds ...