Most engineers who deal with bolted joints are familiar with torque tables for SAE-grade bolts, but these are all too often used without regard for the yield strength of internal threads or the bolt’s ...

A rusty bolt can stop a DIY home repair dead in its tracks. Before you rush to fix it with whatever tool you have, here's ...

If there’s an enduring image of how large steel structures used to be made, it’s probably the hot riveting process. You’ve probably seen grainy old black-and-white films of a riveting gang — ...

Can I reuse head bolts? It's a broad question, so the answer is mainly yes and sometimes no. It depends on the application, meaning what engine do you have and how do you intend to use it? The one ...

Screws are everywhere. They hold your life, and your furniture, together. Screws come in all different shapes and sizes but chances are you're probably only familiar with a few of them. There's ...

The new Huck 360 nut and bolt from Alcoa Fastening Systems, Waco, Tex., resists vibrations and doesn’t loosen regardless of the vibrations or environment. It can also be installed quickly using ...

Boeing has sold more than 900 787 Dreamliner commercial jets without ever having flown one, but with delays stacking up like holiday traffic over O'Hare you have to wonder if all those customers ...