A new tooling system produces threaded holes in all types of sheet metal, eliminating the need for secondary tapping operations or additional fasteners. Developed by Mate Precision Tooling, Anoka, ...

When people are designing lightweight products, or repairing a worn-out thread, a dependable fastening tool can make a big difference. This is where self tapping threaded inserts can come into play.

Tapping screws form mating threads in materials they are driven into. There are two basic types: thread forming and thread cutting. Tapping screws form mating threads in materials they are driven into ...