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Selecting the right fasteners is closely linked to a well-defined strategy and offers long-term benefits. Smart decisions from the start ensure quality and efficiency in your design, while also reducing manufacturing and process costs. This white paper addresses both product design practices and the decision-making process for fastener selection, aiming to enhance productivity and minimize risks.
Composite and plastics are go-to materials in many applications; designers and engineers seek innovative fastening solutions for them. In this white paper, you will learn about available technologies and different options for creating solutions.
Lightweight and composite materials are vital for efficient, cost-effective manufacturing, but combining them into multi-material components with state-of-the-art fastening technology can become complex. This white paper explores various strategies to address the key challenges faced by designers, manufacturers, and assemblers.
How can machine learning be optimally applied in lightweight construction? Bossard’s MultiMaterial-Welding technology offers a pioneering approach to digitizing and quality-controlling joining processes. This white paper provides comprehensive insights into this advanced connection technology platform.
While we often picture a brown-reddish piece of metal when thinking about corrosion, the reality is more complex. Experts explain that corrosion can appear in various colors and forms. So, what exactly is corrosion? What causes it? And how can it be prevented?
The embrittlement of metal caused by hydrogen atoms is not new. It was first reported back in 1875, more than a century ago. Nonetheless, the risk of hydrogen embrittlement, especially in mechanical fasteners, deserves more serious attention.
This white paper highlights the importance of passivation and the influence of polishing and surface profile in enhancing the corrosion resistance of stainless steel. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for precise specifications for architectural features where cosmetic appearance is crucial.
Surface treatment plays a significant role in choosing the right fasteners. This white paper will investigate the six most-used coatings (zinc electroplating, zinc/nickel plating, mechanical zinc plating, zinc flake coating, hot dip galvanizing, and epoxy coating) using seven criteria.
Corrosion resistance, strength, stability – in addition to these classic properties of mechanical connections, another important aspect often plays a key role: aesthetics. Explore different coatings, their application on different materials and suitability for various uses.
Are your connecting components regularly subject to seizing and frequently causing a problem? In this white paper, you can learn not only the causes, but also targeted solutions for preventing cold welding.
When assessing new materials or processes for surface treatment, tribological properties such as friction, lubrication, and wear are crucial considerations. This white paper explores how friction affects preload and assembly quality in your application.
The reuse of screws, nuts, and bolts sounds as though it should save costs, but often it does not. In this white paper, Martin Rüedy from the Bossard Expert team does not recommend the reuse of fastening elements in relation to five different factors.
We have all experienced it: screws or nuts are loosening, whether on a bicycle or a pair of glasses. So, what is the cause of this? And how do we prevent it? Learn more in this white paper.
Material fatigue, caused by dynamic stress below the tensile strength limit, poses significant risks. Design engineers must carefully consider all aspects of dynamic loads. This white paper guides engineers on how to address dynamic loads and the criteria that fasteners and other parts must meet.
For fasteners, a variety of materials can be used in different environments, with numerous plating and coating options available for finishes. The ideal solution depends on both technical and economic factors, and there is no one-size-fits-all answer.
This white paper informs about the use of lead in various metals, explores alternatives and their consequences, and presents the requirements of relevant industrial standards to illustrate the current market situation.
Heat treatment is pivotal in fastener fabrication, enhancing mechanical properties like strength, ductility, and – for certain materials – even corrosion resistance. This white paper delves into various heat treatment processes tailored to different materials, demonstrating their impact on fastener performance.
Hardness and its measurement practices are considered mature technologies. This white paper offers insights into current practices within the fastener industry and is aimed at promoting the proper utilization of material hardness results.
The standard DIN 7500 specifies thread-forming screws for metric ISO threads. Introduced in the late 1970s and revised multiple times, DIN 7500 screws continue to be widely favored in various situations.
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