What is the difference between self-tapping, self-drilling, and piercing screws when working with various materials? A HelloNation article provides the answer by explaining how each screw type ...

A technique to manage an unusual presentation of an implant abutment screw fracture is presented. Causes of abutment screw loosening and fracture are reviewed. Design features that improve the ...

Self-tapping screws are usually drilled into pre-made holes (pilot holes) in metals, such as zinc, aluminum, and bronze and its alloys, as well as plastics and resin-impregnated plywood. They create ...

Self-tapping screws are designed to create their own threads as they are driven into masonry. Unlike other fasteners, contractors do need to drill a hole or tap threads in a separate step. This ...

Shoulder screws, also known as shoulder bolts and stripper bolts, are machine screws with an integral shoulder or journal between the head and thread. Although they are not readily available in local ...

Translating rotary motion to linear motion is a basic part of mechatronic design. Take a look at the nearest 3D-printer or CNC router — at least the Cartesian variety — and you’ll see some mechanism ...

What's the right type of screw to use for metal, wood, or plastic? A HelloNation article helps answer that question by ...