Thread rolling dies are used to cold-form external threads or splines by pressing a hardened die into a rotating workpiece. Thread rolling produces stronger threads than those machined with a cutting ...

Threading dies are used to form or cut a male thread on the outside of rods or bars. Threading dies provide precision in cutting and extend the life of a die by reducing wear. Taps and dies are the ...

A special thread form keeps bolts and nuts tight under vibration by attacking the problem from a different angle. Two conventional methods for securing threaded fasteners against preload loss include ...

Howmet Aerospace has been granted a patent for self-forming thread blind fasteners and methods for fastening. The fastener includes a sleeve and a pin, with the pin forming threads on the inner wall ...