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FF News & Info
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TAPPING...78 & 100
Ken Forging Cover Story

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Spends 10 Minutes with...
Kris Kolb, Patriot Bolt
and Supply
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Far Removed From
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June/July 2022 Vol. 45, No. 3
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Feature Articles
FTI EMPHASIS: Sorting & Inspecting ...66-73
56 USPTO Fastener Patents
64 80 Years as a Benchmark In Threading Solutions
Alberto Gabika - A celebration of “Long Life Thread Rolling Tools”.
66 Fastener Inspection Machines
Danielle Crittenden - A look at four versatile inspection systems
offering advanced options for fasteners.
68 Engineered Automated Counting & Packaging Solutions
Raven Easton - Counters with patented dual view scanners can
now be integrated with a vision inspection system.
70 100% Inspection Ecosystem With SPC Controls
Massimo Agrati - Optimizing Industry 4.0 production operations.
72 Sorting System with Next-Generation Technology
Steel ring-type system Torsten Viebahnn - New technology in sorting & inspecting machines.
for inspecting screws
78 High-Speed Automatic Tapping Machines
and long rod parts ...73 For producing internal threads and secondary machining operations.
80 Why the Fastener Industry Needs an eCommerce Solution
Jesse Maga - For easy improvement of your customer relationships.
82 Thread Rolling Roundup
90 Expanded Line of Self-Locking Threading
System takes finished Tools for Safety Critical Applications
New thread mills and thread gages broaden self-lock line.
parts directly at the
die and guides them 98 Why Do Threaded Screw Joints Belong
to World Culture Heritage in UNESCO?
out of the machine
Jozef Dominik - The case for screw joints nomination.
to the desired
location ...74 100 Spotlight On Tapping
Mike McNulty - Advanced performance wanted at a reduced cost.
103 Improving Wear & Galling on Stainless Steel
Components in Hydrogen Applications
Mia Grundtvig - Efficient use of stainless steel in hydrogen applications.
104 Stainless Steel & Nonferrous Fasteners Roundup
Tech Briefs
132 Total Chip Processing Boosts Recycle Value
Columns
38 Supply Chain and Other Issues, 2022 FSTNR Week, Upcoming
Events, New MWFA Member, Class Back in Session
Nancy Rich - MWFA News & Events Update
40 Hassmann Nut Production, Flávio Silva: 10 Years as Böllhoff
Brazil CEO, New Carlo Salvi Agent, Export/Imports, More...
High-speed automatic tapping machine ...79 Sérgio Milatias - Brazil News
42 Worldwide Risks to Intensify in the Restructuring Era, Taiwan
Fastener Export Growth, Surging International Steel Prices
Asian News Report
46 Akitec’s Friendly Workplace, Okawa Screw Promotes Automation,
Sanko Techno Meets Civil Engineering Demand, More...
Shun Otsuki - Japanese News
50 Certified Fastener Specialist, CFS, One Day at a Time
John Wachman - Got Fastener Training?
52 Testing of Nuts to DIN EN ISO 898-2,
ASTM F606-2 & DIN EN ISO 3506-2
Alan Thomas - Fastener Testing
54 Thinkin’ On and Off the Job
Dr. Roger N. Wright - It’s Not Funny!!!!
Constant re-engineering of thread rollers ...87 122 The Traveling Salesman Spends 10 Minutes with...
Kris Kolb, President and Owner, Patriot Bolt and Supply
The Traveling Salesman Spends 10 Minutes With...
www.fastenertech.com Industry Events, Fastener Focus (FF), Departments on next page...
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Industry Events
...Pages 74-76 ...Pages 92-97 74 wire 2022 Exhibitor Update

wire 2022, June 20 to 24, 2022, Düsseldorf, Germany.
92 Straight From The Show: Fastener Fair USA

Images, facts and news from Fastener Fair USA 2022,
Wireless, accurate, automatic May 17 to 19, 2022,, Detroit, MI, USA.
load monitoring fastener
system. ...126
105 Fastener Focus (FF)
108 FF News & Info
119 FF New Products, continued on page 133
120 Broad Range of Forged Industrial Hardware

American Made and American Owned (see Fastener Focus Cover).
122 The Traveling Salesman Spends 10 Minutes with...

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and stud sealing The Traveling Salesman Spends 10 Minutes With...
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battery packs ...119 126 Fifty Years of Quality Products, Great Service
& Strong Customer Relationships
Focus on doing the right thing and extending kindness to customers.
128 New Legislation “The Right to Repair” in 2022

The environmental ‘Right to Repair’ (R2R) legislation puts
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consumers back in charge of their electrical goods
and addresses the ‘throwaway tech culture’.
FocusFocused News, Information and Products for

130 Far Removed From Established Ways of Thinking
Ralf Lagerbauer, Director of Sales/Marketing, at Arnold
Umformtechnik describes how methods to reduce CO2
In this issue...
emissions embeds into everyday practice.
FF News & Info
FF Products 132 Total Chip Processing Boosts Recycle Value
Ken Forging Cover Story Total metalworking chip and coolant processing systems.
Kris Kolb, Patriot Bolt Departments
and Supply
8 Editorial 102 Showcase Quality
Strong Customer 10 Calendar 134 Advertisers’ Index
Relationships
12 Industry News 135 Classified Advertising
22 Corporate News 136 Editorial Index
Far Removed From
Established Ways of
37 Showcase Accessories
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EDITORIAL
Filling Jobs Anna Lippincott joins Fastener Technology
We all hear the stories about difficulty in finding and retaining work- International (FTI) as Sales Manager
ers, and manufacturing is one of the hardest hit sectors. Public reports
indicate that these job openings in the USA alone have exceeded 800,000 Initial Publications Inc., Akron, OH, USA, is pleased to
for more than a year, and that by 2030, four million of these positions announce that Anna Lippincott has joined the company
will need to be filled. as a Sales Manager handling its Fastener Technology In-
There is an interesting and relatively new program called Creators ternational (FTI) publication.
Wanted, www.creatorswanted.org, which Anna joins Initial Publications
is an ongoing effort to help fill the void and after six years as an independ-
build the USA’s workforce of tomorrow. ent marketing and development
The campaign is a joint effort of the National Association of Manufac- consultant, helping clients in
turers (NAM) and The Manufacturing Institute (MI), the workforce
the private, political and non-
development and education partner of the NAM. I think that it is good
profit sectors. She has advised
to see some solutions being proposed to help address this national and
US Senators, Members of Con-
global problem. Creators Wanted has launched a beta version of an on-
line manufacturing career resource for students, and it is called Creators gress, statewide officeholders,
Connect. You can check it out at https://connect.creatorswanted.org/. energy companies, investment
banks, and dozens of non-
Land of Hope profit organizations. Anna is a
graduate of Ohio University
Regular readers may have guessed that for me, the “land of hope” is
the United States of America, and they wouldn’t be wrong, but in this with degrees in Journalism and
case, Land of Hope is actually the title of a narrative-style history book Political Science, and recently
that I finally finished reading last month. The subtitle of this easy-to- relocated from Columbus, OH,
read work from historian Wilfred McClay is “An Invitation to the Great USA, to The Hague, Netherlands. Anna can be reached
American Story”. The book came out in 2019, and it covers America via email at anna@fastenertech.com or by phone direct-
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and smartphone video nonsense along the way.
Endorsements include the following: We’ve long needed a read- for something more modern. But that reasoning can not be applied to
able text that truly tells the American story, neither hiding the serious this great charter. If all men are created equal, that is final. If they are
injustices in our history nor soft-pedaling our nation’s extraordinary endowed with inalienable rights, that is final. If governments derive
achievements, and This generous, but not uncritical story of our nation’s their just powers from the consent of the governed, that is final. No
history ought to be read by every American. It explains and justifies the advance, no progress can be made beyond these propositions. If anyone
right kind of patriotism, and Give it to every millennial on your Christmas wishes to deny their truth or their soundness, the only direction in which
list. To that I would add, give it also to baby boomers and everyone in he can proceed historically is not forward, but backward toward the
between, especially those that are confused about truth and goodness, time when there was no equality, no rights of the individual, no rule of
and don’t wait until Christmas! If a casual reader can put aside LinkedIn, the people. Those who wish to proceed in
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There is a speech excerpt that’s one of my favorite parts of the book; of the Revolutionary fathers. And for me,
it is given by President Calvin Coolidge in 1926 in defense of America’s reading these words 96 years later, I think of
founding principles and against the progressive movements of the day the phrase, “nothing is new under the sun”.
seeking to invalidate them: About the Declaration there is a finality that
is exceedingly restful. It is often asserted that the world has made a
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Bolts • Nuts • Studs Sustainable, Climate-Friendly, Green:
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In addition to the “Expert Meeting”, trade visitors can look
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with early-bird fees available until Au-
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is available for Pac-West, NFDA, IFI,
MWFA, NCFA, SFA and AIM Prime
members. Grants to attend the training
complete range of equipment for are being offered by the Industrial Fas-
teners Institute.
the processing of wire Find out more at:
bit.ly/FTWChicago2022
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI)
is a nonprofit organization that provides
beginning and advanced training on fas-
tener products, standards and specifica-
tions. FTI’s core purpose is to enhance
fastener use, reliability and safety. Our
mission is to make you more knowl-
edgeable about the fastening products
Cometo has gained a leading role in the wire, cable, you buy, sell, specify or use. To learn
rod and tube industry since 1983 by being at the more, visit: www.fastenertraining.org
leading edge of technology.
The continuous cooperation with the most efficient
& productive world leader manufacturers has made Andreas Bertaggia is
Cometo a reliable partner in the supply of high New EFDA President
quality wire straightening machines, guides, cutting The EFDA Assembly of Delegates
units and traverse units. has recently elected Andreas Bertag-
gia from Bossard as new President
Correction:
Two-dimensional bending machine with chamfering system Wire straightener
On page 98 of the April 2022 issue
of this magazine, the Showcase
Accessories section included an
article on the PFT-Weld Pro butt
welding machine from Patriot
Forming Technologies Co., LLC,
Rotating die-holder
located in Waterford, MI, USA. The
article contained the wrong web-
site address for the company. The
correct website address for Patriot
Forming Technologies Co., LLC is
www.pft.company.
The editorial staff apologizes for
COMETO SRL any misunderstandings resulting
Via Cabella Lattuada 41 23841 Annone Brianza Lc Italy
+39-0341-263090 p.tocchetti@cometo.eu
from the error. See the article
describing the PFT-Weld Pro butt
www.cometo.ws welding machine on page 37 of
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of EFDA. Bertaggia is Vice-Presi- decided not to run for another term. The pointed Luca Bernasconi, shareholder
dent, Head of Global Supply Chain of Assembly of Delegates also re-elected and Purchase Manager at the Italian
Bossard Group based in the city of Zug Gian Marco Dalpane, General Man- fastener importer and distributor VITAL
in Switzerland. He has been a mem- ager and owner of the Italian fastener SpA, as new leader of the Task Force.
ber of the Assembly distributor La Bulloneria Emiliana and
of Delegates since delegate of EFDA’s Italian member as-
2019 and leader of sociation UDIB, as Vice-President and
the EFDA Task Force. Vincent van Dijk, Secretary of EFDA’s
Bertaggia succeeds Dr. Volker Le- Dutch member association NEVIB, as
derer as President, who successfully Treasurer. All officers are elected for a
held this office for ten years and had period of two years. EFDA further ap-
l-r: Andreas Bertaggia, Dr. Volker
Lederer and Alexander Kolodzik.
Officer elections was held at the sev-
enth European Fastener Distribution Con-
ference, May 11 to 14, 2022 in Madrid.
Some 75 representatives of fastener dis-
tributors from several European countries
joined the event hosted by EFDA’s Span-
ish member association ADEFI.
www.efda-fastenerdistributors.org
Global Industrial
Fastener Market to Hit
US$92.7 Billion by 2027
According to a report by Report-
Linker, amid COVID-19, the global
market for industrial fasteners estimated
at US$69.6 billion in 2020, should reach
a revised size of US$92.7 billion by the
year 2027, growing at a CAGR of 4.2%
over the period of 2020 to 2027.
Metallic fasteners should record 4%
CAGR and reach some US$80.5 bil-
lion by the end of the analysis period.
After an early analysis of the business
implications of the pandemic and its
induced economic crisis, growth in the
plastic segment is readjusted to a revised
5.5% CAGR over the next seven-years.
Also, the industrial fasteners market in
the USA is estimated at US$12.3 billion
in the year 2020.
China, the world’s second largest
economy, is forecast to reach a projected
market size of US$21 billion by the year
2027 trailing a CAGR of 5.8% over the
analysis period 2020 to 2027.
Among the other noteworthy geo-
graphic markets are Japan and Canada,
each forecast to grow at 2.7% and 4.1%,
respectively, over the 2020 to 2027 peri-
od. Within Europe, Germany is forecast
to grow at around 2.7% CAGR.
www.reportlinker.com
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Pac-West After Hours Vendor Showcase –
La Mirada, CA, USA
Networking Events October 6, 2022
Pac-West asks that you mark your Check the Pac-West website for ad-
calendars for the association’s upcoming ditional details. www.pac-west.org
Pac-West After Hours events as follows: And looking ahead, save the dates for
• August 18, 2022 – the Pac-West Fall events:
Vancouver, B.C., Canada • Fall Conference –
YFP Looks for Volunteers;
• November 17, 2022 – Denver, CO, USA, NFDA Events Update
Bay Area, CA, USA September 14 to 17, 2022 Are you interested in donating time
See the Pac-West website for details. • Fall Dinner Meeting and and energy to the Young Fastener
Professionals (YFP)? The YFP Board
is laying the groundwork to provide YFP
involvement and support to all areas
of the industry. If you are interested in
volunteering, mentoring or being added
to the YFP email list, reach out to Amy
Nijjar at: amy@nfda-fastener.org
Also, upcoming NFDA (National
Fastener Distributors Association)
ROLL WITH THE BEST events are listed below. The National
Fastener Distributors Association has
some great in-person and virtual events
coming up. NFDA asks that you save
the dates and plan on attending the fol-
lowing events:
• July 13, 2022
Cyber Security:
What is the New Normal? Virtual
• August 10, 2022
NFDA/YFP Roundtable,Virtual
• October 12, 2022
CEO Roundtable, Virtual
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Eight Languages our company,” explained Christine countries, Nitrex serves its customers
Paulina Zielonka, Marketing and Hauben, who is the Director of Global globally from 14 locations across the
Communication Specialist at Nitrex, Marketing at Nitrex. United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil,
in Sosnowiec, Poland, tells us that Ni- Nitrex, is a global leader in the Germany, Poland, Italy, France, China
trex, headquartered in St-Laurent, QC, surface treatment market, providing and Japan as well as through a global
Canada, is proud to announce that, as of premium turnkey systems (nitriding, ni- network of representatives and technol-
April 19, 2022, the company’s website, trocarburizing, vacuum), heat treatment ogy licensees.
Nitrex.com, is available in eight differ- services as well as instrumentation and As a global provider of heat treat-
ent languages. As a global company, automation solutions. ment services, Nitrex specialists apply
Nitrex works in order to ensure that the Nitrex is the only fully integrated their technical knowledge and expertise
majority of its interactions including global provider in the surface treatment to deliver quality heat treating services
the website, are conducted in people’s market. The company was founded that enhance component reliability and
native language. in 1984 in Montreal, Canada, and performance for a variety of indus-
This eight language effort has been operates three business units—Nitrex tries—aerospace, automotive, defense
undertaken with the aim to assist Nitrex Turnkey System (NTS), a turnkey ni- and armament, gears, medical, mining,
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vacuum heat treating, and supporting loff is very proud of. Spanish-speaking website www.teudeloff.de/es to tell the
treatments. Customers benefit from customers, partners or interested parties company via the contact form on which
our comprehensive range of services at can get a detailed overview of Teudel- page you found the Toro and Torero and
multiple locations, leveraging our global off's core competencies and wide range you will receive a surprise from the
expertise, capabilities, and resources to of services. Teudeloff Team.
meet their evolving needs for efficiency, “The website is an important com- For more than 25 years, Teudeloff
reliability, and sustainability. munication platform for Teudeloff. In has stood for high-quality tools for
To learn more about the premium addition, the multi- the production of screws. As a global
turnkey systems (nitriding, nitrocar- lingualism of our em- player Teudeloff together with Tool-
burizing, vacuum), heat treatment ployees is a decisive ing International Limited (TIL) and
services, instrumentation and automa- factor in our success, which is now also other partners, focuses on the highest
tion solutions available from Nitrex, reflected on the home page,” explains performance in terms of geometry, tool
visit the company’s website. Ester Redondo, Managing Director of life and delivery capability, paired with
www.nitrex.com Teudeloff. “We think ahead worldwide.” customer-oriented service.
Also, join the company’s little game Teudeloff creates the right tooling
of finding the Toro. Teudeloff is wel- concept for each customer individually
Teudeloff Offers Spanish coming the first visitors of their Spanish according to the requirements for tools,
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As an internationally operating
company, Teudeloff of Germany now
also offers its information on the home
page for Spanish-speaking visitors
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service, stock and logistics. A coordi- member of the Institution of Occupa- IOSH Technical Membership sup-
nated warehouse and delivery system tional Safety and Health (IOSH). ports both the qualifications and experi-
ensures a fast supply of tools. Customers Kevin Guest, the Head of Quality, ence needed by professionals working in
appreciate these services and this makes Health and Safety, and Environmental a range of operational health and safety
Teudeloff a competent and reliable part- Management at Alloy Wire Inter- roles. Skills and knowledge need to be
ner with fast response times. national (AWI), has worked for the updated regularly and experience must
For many years, Teudeloff has be- company for 22 years. Throughout that be continuous to retain membership.
come a main supplier to almost all time, the company has made Quality, Kevin has been a Health and Safety of-
well-known screw manufacturers in Health and Safety, and Environmental ficer since 2015, moving up the ladder
the automotive, aerospace, building, issues a priority. The business supplies three times to his current position as a
construction and industrial sectors. In 60 countries with nickel alloy wire, bars, consultant.
addition to the core products Torx®, and wire rope, employing 33 workers. Tony Ginda, IOSH Interim Head
TorxPlus®, Six-Lobe, Phillips®, Pozi®, Out of those 33, Alloy Wire has 11 First of Membership Engagement and De-
Hexagon, Multipoint, etc., Teudeloff Aiders and 12 Fire Marshals, plus three velopment, said, “IOSH membership is
supplies many other tools related to other members of staff have also been acknowledged across the world as the
screw production. awarded the IOSH Managing Safely benchmark for safety and health excel-
www.teudeloff.com certification. lence. Technical Membership is one of
www.teudeloff.de/es seven categories designed to suit differ-
ent stages of career progression and all
AWI’s Kevin Guest levels of IOSH membership show our
members’ commitment to achieving the
is Now Technical highest levels of knowledge and skill in
Member of IOSH their field.
An employee at a specialist manufac- “By securing IOSH Technical Mem-
turer in Brierley Hill, England has been bership, Kevin has shown he is dedi-
awarded the prestige role of technical cated to these high levels of profession-
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alism, backed up by the qualifications As a base for customer technical pandemic brought less opportunity for
and experience needed across a range of services, Asahi Sunac has the Forging many customers to visit this center.
operational health and safety roles. As Technology Center (FTC) at its head- Under FTX, the virtual forging
a TechIOSH, Kevin will be required to quarters and in Osaka, Japan. Restric- technology center, you can access it
follow our Continuous Professionalism tions on behavior due to COVID-19 from anywhere at anytime to see the
Development (CPD) program to keep
his skills and experience up to date.
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can be confident they have a member of
their team who is serious about succeed-
ing in his chosen profession.”
Alloy Wire International was estab-
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oil and gas. www.alloywire.com
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forging machines, tooling and forged pects many new customers will come to West Virginia, North Carolina and South
samples visually. FTX provides the lat- FTX with various interests and inquiries. Carolina. As of June 1, 2022, HEH
est information open to the customers Other reasons for opening this vir- Group subsidiary Motch & Eichele
and potential users all over the world tual forging technology center are to will provide sales and service support
through digital contents that are updated further increase the visibility and to let for Mazak customers in northern Ohio,
continuously. FTX contents includes the international customer learn about Asahi while HEH Group subsidiary Crotts
following: Sunac Corporation (formerly as Asahi & Saunders will be responsible for
• Forging Machines Okuma Industrial Company Ltd.). the Carolinas, southern West Virginia
• Services after sales (Maintenance, Another role of the FTX is to provide and Virginia. Long-time distributors
Overhaul, Retrofit) existing users with concrete information Premier Engineering and Pinnacle
• Tooling Development about the forging machines, tooling Machine Tools will continue to serve
• Latest Technology technology and overhaul services of customers in the Southeast Region, with
• Forged Samples the machine that has been long used for Premier providing support to customers
This virtual center also shows various many decades. in Georgia and Pinnacle providing sup-
series of the Asahi Sunac lineup includ- Scan the QR code to learn port to customers in both Alabama and
ing SQ series Headers and SF series Part more or visit the Asahi Su- Tennessee.
Formers, from 1-Die 1-Blow through nac FTX website: With these changes, Mazak con-
8-Die 8-Blow, and you can see the de- www.sunac.co.jp/ftx/en tinues its commitment to maintaining
tails such as machine features, options, a balanced model of direct sales and
etc., by clicking each digital content. distribution in North America. In doing
Visitors interested in forging machines
Mazak Announces Key
so, the company partners with only the
can for the first time can see a lot of Distribution Changes best distributors, reflecting its stead-fast
content shown in live-action movies, Machining center manufacturer, commitment to continuous improve-
CG images and the pictures of machine Mazak Corporation, Florence, KY, ment, ongoing excellence and dedica-
mechanical motions, forged samples and USA, has announced new distribution tion to customers.
the actual production. Asahi Sunac ex- in northern Ohio, Virginia, southern According to company President,

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Dan Janka, Mazak’s balanced approach demonstration areas for customers to US$314 billion in revenue.
matches the pace of Mazak innovation experience the latest manufacturing SECO/WARWICK in India cel-
in terms of production requirements innovations from Mazak in action and ebrates its fifth anniversary, although
and increased customer demand. This processing real-world components. the company have been operating in
strategic approach also optimizes core These new and existing Mazak dis- that market since 2007. During the first
competencies in various areas, ensuring tributors are keenly focused on excel- ten years of their presence in the region,
customers have access to the resources lence, growth and providing outstanding they completed dozens of orders.
they need to succeed. service. In addition to the facilities of its “Our first steps in India were a chal-
Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, distributors, Mazak maintains a network lenge, but with perfect products and
OH, USA, the HEH Group is a family of Technology Centers and Technical positive opinions among the customers,
of four companies formed to provide Centers across North America to ensure we were quickly able to become the first-
leading manufacturing solutions to the customers receive the industry’s best choice supplier for the Indian companies
industry. With the combined strengths service and support. Among those cen- looking for aluminum heat treatment
and resources of each of its subsidiary ters is Mazak’s Southeast Technology solutions, CAB or vacuum furnaces,”
companies, the HEH Group offers a Center and its Florida Technical Center, said Piotr Skarbiński, Vice-President
variety of products and services that will both of which provide customers in the Business Segment Aluminum Process
keep Mazak customers competitive in region with component machining dem- and CAB, SECO/WARWICK Group.
their markets. onstrations, experienced applications The activity there became a starting
In business since 1985, Motch engineers and comprehensive training. point for the establishment of the com-
& Eichele brings with it a team of Mazak Corporation is a leader in the pany dedicated to the market. And so
dedicated field sales professionals and design and manufacture of productive in 2017, SECO/WARWICK Systems
application engineers and automation machine tool solutions. Committed to & Services (INDIA) Pvt. Ltd. was
specialists. The company will work being a partner to customers with in- established to be focused on the sales
closely with Mazak customers to deliver novative technology, its world-class and servicing of the equipment for heat
productive and cost-effective manufac- facility in Florence, KY, USA, pro- treatment under vacuum, vacuum and
turing solutions. duces over 100 models of turning aluminum metallurgy in India, ensur-
Established in 1956, Crotts & Saun- centers, Multi-Tasking machines and ing the best service and support for the
ders provides complete machining, vertical machining centers including Indian customers.
automation and inspection solutions. 5-axis models. Continuously investing
Its experienced team will ensure Mazak in manufacturing technology allows
customers are equipped with solutions the Mazak iSMART Factory™ to be
that improve the speed and quality of the most advanced and efficient in the
their processes while reducing overall industry, providing high-quality and
production costs. reliable products. Mazak maintains
The HEH Group has formed a Tech- eight Technology Centers across North
nical Team to support Mazak users with America to provide local hands-on ap- Over the years of business activity in
rapid service and repair deployed from plications, service and sales support to the Indian market, SECO/WARWICK
each distributor’s territory. Their techni- customers. For more information on has built its positions a trustworthy
cians are Mazak trained and certified to Mazak’s products and solutions, visit: partner with great competence when it
deliver dependable service. www.MazakUSA.com comes to metal heat treatment equip-
“The addition of the HEH Group to ment. Numerous contracts from the
our network of distributors will not only SECO/WARWICK home market prove this. The TATA
enhance service and support, but most Group (both automotive and steel com-
importantly their application experience INDIA Celebrates panies) has partnered with SECO/WAR-
and expertise will play a key role in the Five Year Anniversary WICK several times with great success.
support of Mazak’s recently launched For the Indian subsidiary of the “In India, we are the first-choice sup-
SYNCREX Swiss-style machine line,” SECO/WARWICK ® Group, May plier of metal heat treatment equipment,
said Janka. “Mazak customers will also 2022 marks the fifth anniversary of its that is often underlined by our custom-
benefit greatly from the group’s strong establishment. During that time, the ers themselves. It is great that we have
aftermarket service, automation integra- company received several dozen orders created a company that is a partner for
tion capabilities and from their technol- for metal heat treatment equipment, the largest producers in the region. The
ogy centers that are second to none.” placed by the leading companies on the vast majority of our customers come
Motch & Eichele and Crotts & Asian market. back and place orders for successive
Saunders both maintain fully staffed Regular customers of the company technological solutions. This proves that
full-service state-of-art technical centers include the TATA Group, the largest establishing a dedicated company was
for training and engineering support. and the oldest (154 years old) Indian the right step to make,” said Manoran-
These facilities also feature technology company generating approximately jan Patra, Managing Director, SECO/

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WARWICK India. SECO/WARWICK Group or the larg- the demand for battery coolers is also a
Harsha Engineers was one of the est VertiQuench® for the TATA Group. great prognosis for the segment respon-
first customers for SECO/WARWICK We have won with the competition that, sible for aluminum brazing and heat
India. The company delivered equip- during the early years of our operations, treatment. Numerous plants around the
ment to this partner in 2018 and 2019. had an advantage,with both experience world, technical expertise and innova-
Winning the first order from a global and knowledge of the market. However, tive approach make our CAB solutions
automotive manufacturer for the Case- good products, a perfect team providing the most popular technology for brazing
Master Evolution-T furnace with oil a quick response as well as the local cooler plates for hybrid-electric (HEV)
quenching and LPC technology was service department increased our advan- and electric (EV) vehicles.
a huge success. Commissioning and tages and today we can optimistically “SECO/WARWICK also has the
implementation of the LPC technology look into the future years of our market advantage from its ability to manufac-
increased our Partner’s productivity by presence,” said M. Patra. ture its equipment in plants in China.
as much as 20%. The contract itself pre- The Indian economy is one of the Thus, the delivery cost is lower, and
sented a challenge, since the company fastest growing in the world. Thus, it is the contract logistics much simpler in
did not use vacuum solutions previously. no surprise that more and more top-tier comparison with the delivery from Eu-
The customers of SECO/WARWICK companies select state-of-the-art tech- rope. I wish to congratulate the entire
India also include Bharat Forge and nologies that help to increase efficiency team of SECO/WARWICK India. I can
Kalyani. and production capacity. India is a very see a huge potential for the continued
“Over these few years, there have interesting market and the fifth global dynamic growth of our Group on the
been many milestones. We should car manufacturer. market. I want to wish you all the
certainly mention the fact that large “Taking into account a strong au- best for your fifth anniversary,” said
equipment (for the aluminum segment) tomotive production center in India, Sławomir Woźniak, CEO of SECO/
is in part produced on site in India, our modern vacuum technologies will WARWICK Group.
which clearly impacts our competitive- be more and more popular there. The The innovative ZeroFlow® technol-
ness. We assembled the largest Vortex® predicted growth of the electric vehicle ogy also has a great future ahead in
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it due to a shorter process compared with to the Expanite team Before joining rangement. Learn more about Expanite
traditional gas nitriding and nitrocarbu- Expanite, Frederick has worked several at: www.Expanite.com
rizing, while ensuring a safe working years at Oerikon Balzers Coating as
environment and lower gas emissions. KAM within Technical Sales and, as 30th “Mario Possati”
SECO/WARWICK delivered a retort that, Halbout has a broad knowledge
furnace for ferritic nitrocarburizing to on surface technology and materials. Memorial Fellowship
Harsha Engineers Limited, a leading He knows what it takes to work with 2022 Awarded: Marposs
Indian manufacturer of bearing cages. clients in a technical market, understand Aida Zharmukhametova is the re-
A world-class Indian leader of auto- their needs and guide them in the right cipient of the 2022 “Mario Possati” Me-
motive components uses a CMe vacuum direction order to find an optimal and/ morial Fellowship, now in its thirtieth
furnace featuring LPC technology. The or tailored solution. year of assisting a gifted young eastern
device was used to solve the problem of European person to complete his or her
intercrystalline oxidation occurring in education to international standards. The
conventional atmosphere furnaces. The Fellowship, promoted and financed by
SECO/WARWICK vacuum furnace is Confindustria Emilia Area Centro and
used for the heat treatment of compo- Marposs, is named after Mario Possati,
nents of small and large toothed gears, Founder of Marposs and is for talented
pinions and other car gears. young eastern Europeans specializing at
Recently, India’s corporation manu- Bologna’s SAIS (School of Advanced
facturing feed machinery and the International Studies), a division of the
contractor for “turnkey” agricultural American Johns Hopkins University.
engineering projects has also placed an Aida Zharmukhametova is from Al-
order for a Vector vacuum furnace with “I am very fortunate to have the op- maty, Kazakhstan. She has a Bachelor
vertical insertion of loads. The device portunity to be a part of the Expanite of Humanities degree in International
will be used in the production of ring team,” said Halbout. “I look forward to Relations from al-Farabi Kazakh
dies and rollers for palletizing equip- helping the company expand into new National University in Almaty, Ka-
ment. These are the parts used in many markets while continuing to deliver a zakhstan. After completion of studies,
common large-dimensions agricultural high level of customer service to our she decided to continue studying in
machines. customers.” Master’s to acquire knowledge in inter-
This year’s customers of SECO/ ”Frederick has a deep understand- national law because it is an inseparable
WARWICK India include a fastener ing of establishing and keeping long part of international relations. In 2018,
manufacturer—Sundram Fasteners standing relationships with different she graduated from the same university
Limited—the company will receive clients and shares our values of deliv- with a Master of Legal Sciences degree
a VECTOR ® vacuum furnace from ering the best customer service and the in International Law.
SECO/WARWICK. It will be used for best solutions in the industry so having In addition, during her Master’s stud-
manufacturing the highest-quality avia- Frederick join the Expanite team will ies, her research advisor recommended
tion bolts. www.secowarwick.com both benefit our clients and support her to the Vice-Rector of Academic
Expanite’s efforts to continuously Affairs to work in the accreditation
Expanite Welcomes deliver value through well executed division at al-Farabi Kazakh National
projects, and strengthen our position in University. Thus, having previously
Frederick Halbout as the Nordic Market,” says Thomas Abel studied in a European country, she has
Nordic Sales Manager Sandholdt, CEO at Expanite. chosen Europe for further study, and
Expanite, Hillerød, Denmark, the Expanite offers state-of-the-art solu- now at SAIS, she would like to focus on
global leader in the surface hardening tions for surface hardening treatment of migration studies, in particular Europe’s
of stainless steel and titanium, is proud stainless steels and titanium. With Expa- policy in educational migration, supple-
to announce that, as it continues to nite’s processes, it is possible to increase mented by international development, in
build and strengthen its presence in the the material’s surface hardness tenfold order to prepare for a career in the field
expanding Nordic market, Frederick while at the same time maintaining and of public policy.
Halbout has joined the company as Nor- even increasing its corrosion resistance. The award ceremony, held on May
dic Sales Manager. In this role Frederick Expanite is a global organization with a 12, at the Johns Hopkins Univer-
will be responsible for managing the combined development and production sity, featured Stefano Possati, Mar-
development of the sales activities in facility near Copenhagen, Denmark, poss Chairman, alongside his brothers
the Nordic market. and hardening capacity in both USA, Edoardo and Alberto, respectively
Halbout brings many years of ex- Germany, Korea and China. Expanite’s Vice-Chairman and a Member of the
perience within international sales and solutions are flexible and can be intro- Board, the President of Confindustria
marketing activities and brings exten- duced directly into a customer’s own Emilia Area Centro, Valter Caiumi,
sive knowledge of the Nordic markets production line as part of a licensing ar- with the Director General, Tiziana Fer-

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rari and the Director of Johns Hopkins have the world’s first surface treatment targets also ensures the efficient manu-
University SAIS Europe, ENI Professor plant that can coat 120 kg of material facturing process at the customer’s site.
of International Economics Michael G. while tumbling the parts at an incredible Some 30% less paint is required
Plummer, with Head of Development, 32 g acceleration. It achieves this thanks thanks to new WMV PULZ technology.
Gabriella Chiappini. to a physical trick for which WMV has Another plus point of this innovative
www.marposs.com already been granted a patent. This development for coating systems is the
makes it possible to achieve such a high reduced paint consumption of up to
Innovation Award for throughput for the coating of very small 30%. Due to high quality requirements
parts with cavities. this is achieved through the technology
the PULZ® from WMV Why is a consistent surface so implemented—centrifugal forces and
Very small parts such as screws, important? The further processing of simultaneous parts- circulation. The
nuts and wedge lock washers (locking small parts is carried out by using of high throughput rates of the PULZ thus
elements) must meet the highest qual- automatic feeding devices. This means ensure a contribution to sustainability
ity standards in the fully automated that an efficient production process combined with a simultaneous cost re-
manufacturing and production process. can only be ensured by 100% quality. duction for customers
The challenge in the coating process of If, for example, a screw is fastened in Now the development of the WMV
the smallest parts is in particular to ap- the production process by a robot with PULZ technology has been honored
ply a uniform surface. This means that attached bits, this process must not be by the Bonn/Rhein-Sieg Chamber of
the coating buildup in the cavities and disturbed by accumulations of paint Industry and Commerce (IHK) and
recesses must also be as uniform as the in the recesses. The surface treatment the Metropolregion Rheinland e.V.
rest of the surface. PULZ technology meets precisely these with the “RHEINLAND GENIAL” in-
In order to meet these customer re- market requirements and thus solves novation award. In particular, WMV’s
quirements, the WMV team has devel- a challenge in the industry which has process and technology innovations in
oped the PULZ® (planetary circulation repeatedly led to production disruptions coating systems were honored in this
coating centrifuge) in cooperation with in the past. context.
EJOT. With the PULZ technology, we Consequently, meeting these quality We are very pleased to receive this
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award, as it represents in particular an of the advisory board of AICHELIN available to the students.
appreciation for the team. The knowl- Holding as of March 2023. As part of the special mechanical en-
edge, commitment and openness of each Dipl.-Ing. Christian Grosspoint- gineering lecture series, Justin Kunze, a
individual WMV and partner teams, ner, Msc, will become the new CEO young Master of Science and WAFIOS
even in difficult moments of develop- of AICHELIN Group. His place as machine designer, got the students
ment, have made this special project CEO of AICHELIN Holding GmbH very interested in his exciting field of
and thus PULZ technology possible in will be taken by Dipl.-Ing. Christian expertise. The practical relevance of the
the first place. www.wmv.com Grosspointner, a trained industrial en- lectures is of particular importance to
gineer with a wide range of experience him. To this end, he enlivens his lectures
PICO Chemical in the management of manufacturing with many examples from the real me-
companies in the international mechani- chanical engineering world with actual
Celebrates 46 Years cal and plant engineering industry as components and assemblies. Videos and
PICO Chemical Corporation, well as in metal processing. photos help students understand the ef-
Chicago Heights, IL, USA, is a pri- fects of a design on finished, working
vately held, family owned and operated machines.
manufacturer of specialty chemicals and For the exams, some companies of-
lubricants to clean, condition, lubricate fered practical work experience as a part
and protect since 1976. of the examination achievements, while
In addition, PICO manufactures spe- others—including WAFIOS—provided
cialty adhesion promoter resins for for- its part of the grade evaluation in the
mulators of automotive PVC and acrylic
form of written examination questions.
plastisol and other specific adhesive and
“With Christian Grosspointner, we WAFIOS Umformtechnik GmbH is
protective coatings. PICO technologies
were able to find an expert with experi- very pleased with the direct contact and
and support services provide environ-
ence in the industry and with proven the relationships that have been built up
mentally friendly, performance-proven
management qualities, who will con- over many years with the University of
solutions to help improve performance
tinue our successful international path. Wuppertal.
and production and quality as well as
This succession has been thoroughly WAFIOS Umformtechnik GmbH
extend service life; reduce the use, treat-
planned, and I am very happy to pass is one of the leading manufacturers of
ment, disposal; and improve profitability
on the company to such capable hands,” innovative machines and tools for cold
to the companies we serve.
says Schobesberger, outgoing CEO of and warm forming with the traditional
PICO is ISO 9001-certified and reg-
AICHELIN Group. www.aichelin.com brands Hilgeland, Kieserling, Nutap
istered through DQS Inc. Find out more
and MRP.
about the history and PICO Chemical
WAFIOS Lectures at the The WAFIOS product portfolio fo-
products at: www.picochemical.com
cuses on modern cold formers for the ef-
University of Wuppertal ficient and high-precision production of
Change in Management At the end of 2021, WAFIOS Um- fastening elements (e.g., screws) made
at AICHELIN Group formtechnik GmbH was invited to of wire in different metals and alloys.
An experienced industry manager, give lectures at the University of Wup- In addition, machines for machin-
Dipl.-Ing. Christian Grosspointner pertal. The topic was “Initial Design ing, long-lasting quality tools and our
will take over from Dr. Peter Schobes- and Component Design” as part of the comprehensive service complete our
berger in the coming weeks, taking special mechanical engineering lecture integrated solutions. WAFIOS offers
charge of the future shaping of the global series, a cooperation with the Bergisch optimally coordinated system solutions.
player specializing in heat treatment. Dr. Land mechanical engineering network. The spectrum ranges from indenta-
Schobesberger will resign after over 23 The mechanical engineering spe- tion, double pressure and multi-stage
years with the company, during which cialist has over 100 years experience converters to thread rolling machines,
he held various management positions at in successful development of high- pointing and pointing machines as well
AICHELIN. Under his leadership, the performance machines and is a leading as automatic nut thread cutting ma-
group has advanced to one of the largest manufacturers of innovative machines chines. With our expert knowledge of
international heat treatment specialists and tools for cold and semi-hot forming tool development, including feasibility
in the industry. for efficient and highly precise produc- studies and stage plans, you can expand
Dr. Peter Schobesberger, who has tion of fasteners (for example, screws) your productivity and quality advantage
overseen the company for 23 years, and from wire in various metals and alloys. over the competition.
who was acting most recently as CEO of So it is not surprising that Univer- WAFIOS tools—here in particular
AICHELIN Group since 2011, will go sity Professor Dr. Peter Gust from the the thread rolling dies for screw produc-
into well-earned retirement in summer Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and tion—are used worldwide due to their
2022. He will, however, remain con- Safety Engineering wishes to make the unique properties and set standards.
nected to the company, by becoming part knowledge of the WAFIOS experts www.wafios-umformtechnik.de
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Nancy Rich, Executive Director
Mid-West Fastener Association (MWFA)
P. O. Box 5
Lake Zurich, IL 60047 USA
www.mwfa.net
Mark Denzler Discusses Supply Chain tlement for a long-standing lawsuit that originated in
and Other Issues Relevant to Business Illinois and originally involved just three residents. To
avoid any fines or penalties under the law, employers
Mark Denzler, President and CEO, of the Illinois Manu-
must get a signed document from employees allowing
facturing Association (IMA) addressed the MWFA and
collection of such data.
the Chicago Midwest Chapter of the National Associa-
tion for Surface Finishers (NASF) in a joint meeting. Mark is very active lobbying in the general assembly of
The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association works with Il- the Illinois House and works closely with the governor,
linois manufacturers and suppliers to address challenges while serving on various committees to promote the in-
and shape the future. The IMA terests of manufacturers in Illinois. He commented that if
works closely with local, state Illinois was its own country, it would rank among the top
and national government bodies ten producing countries—that is how big its manufactur-
to ensure that Illinois industry has ing footprint is! He encouraged everyone in the room to
a voice and a seat at the table to “use your voice and use your vote” to promote stronger
manufacturing support from local politicians.

help shape legislation that affects

us all. Mark told the audience that “Manufacturers have created a great story, and the IMA is
the lack of employees continues committed to telling it. We need to continue reimagining
to be the biggest challenge for all the future, transforming the perception of the industry,

manufacturers in Illinois. The IMA hosts Manufacturing and inspiring the next generation of manufacturing lead-
Day in Springfield each spring to allow member compa- ers. Our nation’s success depends on it,” said Denzler.
nies the opportunity to meet with State Representatives

to let them know about the issues they are facing. Mark MWFA Announces Venue for 2022 FSTNR Week
understands the importance of manufacturing in Illinois Fastener Show, Training, Networking,
as well as the United States. Recreation all in one week
“Far too many people still have a negative connotation of MWFA will hold FSTNR Week August 22 to 26, 2022. This
the manufacturing sector and envision belching smoke- event has proven to be a significant week of opportunities
stacks and dirty, dangerous shop floors. In reality, nothing bringing the fastener industry together. This year’s show
could be further from the truth. Today’s manufacturers and golf will be at Oak Brook Hills Resort in Oak Brook,
are clean, diverse, sustainable, and high-tech. We have a IL, USA. This venue offers attendees the opportunity to
great story to tell about amazing innovation and break- stay on site for both events saving on travel time and
throughs in efficiency and sustainability. Since 1990, there allowing for more networking! This upscale conference
is no sector that has reduced its emissions more than the hotel is 15 miles from O’Hare International Airport. The
manufacturing sector. Over the last decade alone, Ameri- resort has several areas for dining, indoor and outdoor
can manufacturers have reduced emissions by 21 percent pools, a gym, spa, game room and sports courts for guests
while increasing economic output by 18 percent according to enjoy. The resort is also near the Morton Arboretum,
to the Energy Information Administration,”said Denzler. Brookfield Zoo and upscale shopping at Oak Brook Mall.
Mark also discussed an Illinois law which prohibits The week will kick off with an added feature of FSTNR
companies and institutions from collecting or utilizing Week ’22 on Sunday (August 21) with a charitable event.
biometric data without formal written consent. The Il- The MWFA is proud to partner with Sleep in Heavenly
linois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) is the first Peace, Which works with groups/communities to build
and the oldest biometric regulation in the United States. beds for kids who don’t have their own. They believe that
Enacted in 2008, it regulates the collection and storage of a bed is a basic need for the proper physical, emotional
biometric information. Biometric information includes and mental support that a child needs. Sleep in Heavenly
a wide variety of identifiers such as retina scans, iris Peace is 100% volunteer-driven and donation-driven.
scans, fingerprints, palm prints, voice recognition, facial- MWFA is inviting the fastener industry to donate to
geometry recognition, DNA recognition, gait recognition, cover the cost of building beds and come help us build
and even scent recognition. the beds on August 21. Industry personnel, families and
Mark indicated that if the company was issuing the phone friends, come out and enjoy the socialization while help-
or laptop and the employee is using fingerprint or face ing children in need. No special skills needed to assist, as
recognition to unlock the device or utilized time clocks there’s something for everyone!
that use biometrics, it could be considered a violation of A Safeguards for Buying Import or Domestic Manufac-
the law. tured Fasteners Seminar, guiding fastener personnel with
Facebook recently offered a US$650 million dollar set- a checklist of potential pitfalls and a list of questions to

identify and ask prior to ordering special parts will be designation. For more information about this class and
held on August 23, from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM, prior to the additional classes offered by FTI visit:
opening of the show. This seminar focuses on avoiding www.fastenertraining.org
costly mistakes in product error. The class will be taught This week will offer several sponsorship opportunities
by Richard Pease, who before owning his own company, allowing you an extra opportunity to have your company
R.K. Precision Products, worked for domestic cold name highlighted. Please consider a sponsorship making
header manufacturers, and various industrial fastener you a special part of a memorable week.
distributors. Richard has over 35 years of product experi- For more information or registration for these events and
ence, purchasing and sales in the fastener industry. He sponsorships, visit www.mwfa.net or contact Nancy Rich
has been instrumental in coordinating MWFA education at mwfa@mwfa.net. We look forward to seeing you in
programs for many years. August!
The afternoon of August 23 will see the 40th MWFA Fas-
tener Show. The Tabletop Show will allow suppliers from
across the country to exhibit their products in the heart of Upcoming Events
the fastener industry. The show will open at 1:00 PM, and • August 21 to 26, 2022—FSTNR Week.
run until 6:00 PM. While the industry has enjoyed many • August 21, 2022—Sleep in Heavenly Peace-Build a
virtual meetings with their associates, the preferred op- Bed.
tion is an in-person meeting. It’s often said the face-to-face • August 23, 2022—Safeguards for Buying Import or
meeting is the most productive, so take advantage of this Domestic Manufactured Fasteners Seminar; MWFA
opportunity to showcase your products, source new sup- Fastener Show at Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort,
pliers, reconnect with industry personnel and learn about Oak Brook, IL, USA.
new products and their applications. The show features
suppliers of fasteners, secondary services, heat treating • August 24, 2022—Golf Outing at Willow Crest Golf
and plating as well as services to the fastener industry. Club, Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort, Oak Brook,
The show can also be utilized as a valuable education tool IL, USA.
for those new to the industry. This economical event al- • August 25, 2022—MWFA Mixer at Real Time Sports,
lows companies from across the country to travel to Oak Elk Grove, IL, USA.
Brook which is easily accessible. • August 22 to 26, 2022—Fastener Training Week (Fas-
The show will be followed by the Fastener Bash, which tener Training Institute).
always proves a great time to continue those conversa- • November 3, 2022—Scholarship Awards & Elections,
tions begun at the show and secure new relationships for Belvedere Banquets, Elk Grove, IL, USA.
suppliers and distributors. The Bash will feature an open • December 8, 2022—Holiday Party, Medinah Ban-
bar and appetizers from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. quets, Addison, IL, USA.
Join us on August 24 for the 69th MWFA Golf Outing at
Updated event information can be found at:
the picturesque Willow Crest Golf Club, home to numer-
www.mwfa.net
ous professional and amateur golf events. With a beauti-
ful, natural setting, gently rolling bent grass fairways,
well-bunkered greens and unique water challenges, the MWFA Welcomes New Member
18-hole championship course is one of the finest in Oak The MWFA welcomes its new member, fastener manu-
Brook. This Chicago golf course features multiple teeing facturing machine supplier, Cinco Industries, headquar-
areas for golfers of all experience levels. The course is a tered in Elgin, IL, USA.
Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, where land,
water, and wildlife are protected. Enjoy rolling fairways, Class Back in Session
well-bunkered greens, and challenging water hazards. On March 24 2022, MWFA hosted its Fascination with Fas-
The week doesn’t end after the show and golf. On Thurs- teners Class. This was the first in-person class since 2019. It
day, August 26, the MWFA will host one of their MWFA was obvious the in-person class was missed as attendance
Mixers inviting fastener friends to the patio at Real was at a record high. Instructors included Tom Blakley
Time Sports in Elk Grove, IL, USA. This allows more (Vertex Distribution), Todd Burnley (South Holland
networking while enjoying beverages, pizza, appetizers Metal Finishing), Bill Vodicka (Allstar Fasteners) and
and raffles. The fun casual atmosphere allows local and Jeff Adams (Wing-Hamlin). Their knowledge and experi-
out of town companies to enjoy a great Chicago evening ence provided students with a wealth of information. The
together. class especially enjoyed the opportunity to visit Allstar
The Fastener Training Institute will be participating in Fasteners where they could see the production of fasten-
FSTNR Week by providing its Fastener Week program for ers in all stages. We thank our instructors for taking time
those desiring to achieve their Certified Fastener Special- to come out and teach. Thank you also to David Gawlik
ist certificate. This week class offers intense education (Stelfast), Education Chairman, for coordinating our
and plant tours. Students may then take a final exam to education programs.
be eligible for the Certified Fastener Specialist™ (CCFS) www.mwfa.net FTI

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Hassmann Starts Nut Production Flávio Silva: 10 Years as

That diversification seeks to consolidate still Böllhoff Brazil CEO
more its market play as a global fastener supplier While the executive completes one decade
With more than 65 years of activities, the Brazilian fas- on post, local industrial plant achieves
tener manufacturer of high performance items such as 50 years, in Jundiaí town
bolts to automotive sectors, as a Tier 1, the Metalúr- A tested professional in the Brazilian fastener market,
gica Hassmann S/A, started 2022 year with the new Flávio Silva, in 2012 took control as the Chief Execu-
operation to produce nuts. tive Officer (CEO) of local unit of the Böllhoff Group.
“In the 1960 decade, there was already nuts in our port-
folio, however we gave up producing them due to some
strategic decisions adopted at that time. However, this
new product lines will be complementary to use with
our own bolt lines, initially,” said Augusto Hassmann,
the company CCO. “First, we are producing standard
nuts including hexagonal, flanged hexes, mechanical
self-locking and self-locking with nylon. Later, when the
Flávio Silva of Böllhoff Brazil.
“Even before the beginning of my career here, I al-

ready had great respect and admiration for the Böllhoff
Group, especially the sobriety, organization and effi-
ciency,” said CEO Silva. “Among many points to high-
light, during my period here, the implementation of the
Lean Manufacturing methodology in our industrial plant
was one of the most very successful improvements. It
resulted in considerably improved competitiveness, es-
sential to continued progression in solutions for these
work systems. And the teamwork cooperation was fun-
damental for success.”
In Brazil since 1964, still with the office in Rio de Ja-
neiro, RJ, Böllhoff Brazil took a big step 50 years ago,
after implanting the current factory and offices in Jun-
diai town, 80 km distant from São Paulo City, SP, in
1972. FSilva@boellhoff.com
TTC Fey Complete Two Years

The Technical Training Center search to
Augusto Hassmann CCO of Metalúrgica Hassmann S/A. improvement employee technical capacity
process is in full swing, we will make new investments The Metalúrgica Fey, SC, is celebrating the second
to start the production of special nuts. We are planning year since the implementation of its own Technical
to have a complete line of nuts such as we have in the Training Center (TTC). One of the most important
bolts portfolio, with items ranging from 5 to 30 mm in fastener industries of Brazil, the Fey created the TTC
diameter.” vendas@hassmann.com.br aimed at benefitting its employees, in which it offers

He was a partner and director of Industrial Rex, a
company founded by his parents, Rita and Edgard Ar-
nold, also now deceased.
training courses and training and initiating technical

knowledge in mechanical training as well as safety and Nilza Sohwinden and Sebastian Richts at side Rolando Arnold
general training. (seated), with Heinz Gruber, in National Machinery booth, at
Wire Düsseldorf, Germany, 2018.
“Here we teach in a didactic, practical and safe way.
We prepare our employees to deliver the best in the Arnold started working at 14 years old, washing cars
segment of conformed fastener products to the mar- and cleaning at his family’s gas station. A prodigy entre-
ket,” said Fey in a statement. fey@fey.com.br preneur, he soon took over Rex, where he was, along-
side his brothers and partners, one of those drivers for
an expansion process that increased the company’s
Carlo Salvi Makes Official share in the fastener market, making Rex one of the
New Business Agent in Brazil largest manufacturers of fasteners in South America.
Marco Pizzi, CCO of Carlo Salvi, an Italian company
owned by Switzerland’s Hatebur, is pleased to an-
nounce Camargo Machinery as a commercial agent Brazilian Fastener Exports
in Brazil, a company managed by Carlos Camargo. and Imports at Q1 2022
Carlo Salvi is internationally renowned for production The same movie: fasteners
of cold and hot forming press machines models with 2 “Made in China” are the leaders on imports
stages, 2 dies and 4 punches, progressive and com- During the first three months in 2022, Q1, The Brazil-
bined presses 5 and 6 with high technology for serial ian export hit US$4188 million, more than 9.5 thousand
manufacturing of bolts, screws, rivets, special parts tons in volume. Respectively, were 34.8% and 22.2%
and the like. superior to 2021, being US$4.38 the FOB price/kg.
At final negotiations since the 2022 With a share of 32%, Argentina has been the principal
beginning, in last March the alliance export destination for fasteners “Made in Brazil”, fol-
was sealed, expanding in a robust lowed by 15% to the USA, 13% to Paraguay, 5.9% to
way the performance of Carlo Salvi France and 4% sent to Germany.
in Brazil. At the same time, that alli- On the other hand, imports achieved US$253,23 mil-
ance has a great advantage because lion, with more than 55.5 thousand tons in volume, re-
Carlos Camargo, the Camargo Ma- spectively 11.7% and 9.8% above to 2021, and with
chinery Director, has long activities US$4.56 the FOB price/kg. China is the leader with a
and experience among the fastener Carlos Camargo share of 32% from the total fasteners imported by Bra-
manufacturers in Brazil. zil, followed by 15% from USA, 8.7% from Japan, 8.6%
Camargo is confirmed to be present in the Carlo Salvi from Germany and 7.1% sent by Italy.
booth, at Wire Düsseldorf, June 20-24, 2022, in Ger- Source: www.mdic.gov.br FTI
many. www.carlosalvi.com
Rolando Arnold Passed Away

Born in Trombudo Central town, SC, Brazil, Rolando
Arnold (1954-2022) passed away in February 2022.

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Worldwide Risks to Intensify

in the Restructuring Era
Material Shortage and Shanghai’s Lockdown, they are forced to reduce or stop production. As for Japan,
The Top Two Concerns for Fastener and problems in component supply caused Mitsubishi, Mazda
and Daihastu to announce a temporary production halt.
Component Industries This Year
Honda announced a cut in production by 30%, and Nissan
An article from MetalMiner indicates that the global stain- even put off launching sales of an EV model.
less steel shortage won’t alleviate for the time being and that
this will be a long and painful process. The website gave an As far as the USA, the most typical case is Tesla with its
example that an American fastener manufacturer said its col- Shanghai plant forced to halt production for over three weeks
laborative wire rod supplier ceased supplying 430 CHQ wire and losing over 40 thousand units of EVs that it could have
rods. The website pointed out that steel supply problems produced. But Musk keeps his estimated capacity at 1.5 mil-
improved at the end of last year, but that demand remains lion for this year.
large. Customers are in queue for steel rationing and ship- Research institute S&P Global Mobility estimates that the
ping steel requires waiting for four to six months. Further- global light vehicle production will be 2.6 million vehicle less
more, nickel is an important material for stainless steel. The both in this year and next year, which aggregates to a total
war has spiked the nickel price, which drives up stainless of over 5 million vehicles less. The total estimated production
steel price. Therefore, stainless steel prices will drop slower for this year is 81.6 million vehicles and 88.5 million vehicles
than when it increased last year. for next year. In a worst-case scenario, the two years’ pro-
Besides the material shortage, the lockdown in Shanghai duction could drop by as many as 4 million vehicles. Mar-
since this past March is further worsening the shortage. After ketsAndMarkets predicts EV sales will reach 8.15 million
Shanghai, Kunshan and some other cities announced a lock- vehicles this year and 39.2 million vehicles by 2030, up 3.8
down and it worsened to the extent that it created problems times. Obviously, EV purchase will continue to go up despite
in the Apple supply chain in Chengdu. A Chinese fastener the supply chain disruption that affects EV production.
company said the Chinese fastener market is very short of It is worth the attention to consider that ever since the world
fasteners, and that it is desperately scrambling for materials. begins to coexist with the virus, order placement to Boeing
As for Taiwan, the lockdown in China is also a big impact on and Airbus has recovered to the pre-pandemic level and
Taiwan’s fastener industry. The war leads to a surge in wire production is slowing growing back.
rod price and production cost that leaves Taiwanese fastener
This will put the aerospace component industry back into
companies with flat-lined order placement and a giving up
a recovery phase, and aerospace fastener and component
of hopes. Now with the lockdown in China, there is an im-
pact on the capacity and supply of several Taiwanese busi- companies should closely monitor this trend.
nesses having branches in China. According to sources, a
Taiwanese fastener company took early actions to redeploy
The Lifeline in Restructuring
capacity in China and Taiwan, largely increasing capacity of
its Taiwan headquarters via plant expansion to make it a pri- In a time of coexistence with the virus, the Russia-Ukraine
mary production output. That is the reason it can maintain war came as a surprise and cast an impact greater than
normal operation when its capacity in China is cut off. To the virus. It is the direct cause for a global restructuring of
sustain business, Taiwanese fastener companies are turning the supply chain. Democratic countries side with the supply
conservative and deliberate about investment and handling chain led by the USA, and the sanctions slays the opposing
orders this year. side to the bones at all costs even if the sanctions are almost
as much damaging for both sides. “Restructuring of industry
The impact of Shanghai’s lockdown has made its way to the
chain” sweeps the manufacturing industry at lightning speed
automotive supply chain as well. A car uses tens of thou-
and supply chain disruption is causing countries to transition
sands of components and lacking any one of them could
to “localized production” and “localized purchasing”. Compa-
lead to a temporary production halt. Almost every car brand
nies are doing whatever they can to suppress cost and offset
in the world uses China-made automotive components, so
astonishing cost growth in logistics.
tightening China’s production will cast a full-spectrum impact
on the global automotive industry, and the ones taking the This is a time that calls for higher crisis awareness, and an
brunt are Taiwan, Japan and South Korea. Take Taiwan for external crisis is always much higher than a company’s inter-
instance, components coming from across China converg- nal operation crisis. Therefore, companies across the world
ing at Shanghai harbor cannot be exported, and it means no are in need of changing the mode of their business on an
import source of components for Taiwanese car makers, and immediate basis.

Likewise, Taiwan faces the dilemma of drastic cost increase Continuous Growth in Export Volumes
and crunched profits. But despite the chaos in global supply and Reaching a New High in Q4 2021
chain, Taiwan’s manufacturing supply chain is barely affected
Over the past three years, Taiwan has exported around 0.3
and continues to grow and prosper, and overseas suppliers
million to 0.4 million tons of fasteners to the world in every
highly recognize Taiwanese suppliers.
quarter. In 2019, Taiwan’s exports started to decline quar-
This is the biggest competitive edge for Taiwan. In fact, in ter after quarter. However, after declining to the level below
the opening days of the Japan Manufacturing Show this past some 0.3 million tons, Taiwan exports started to rebound.
April 2022, many Japanese local visitors told Fastener World After the first quarter of 2021, it started to appear continuous
that the purchase price in Japan has been raised to the ex- growth and reached a three-year new high in Q4 2021, which
tent that they can’t dare to purchase some of the Japanese was an increase from 0.376 million tons in Q1 2021 to 0.398
products. million tons in Q4 2021 (a quarterly increase of 1.24% and an
Therefore, many Japanese companies urgently need to pur- annual increase of 15.12%).
chase high quality and relatively low-price products from Tai-
wan. Taiwan has never stopped supply before nor after the
pandemic outbreak. Besides purchasing domestic products, Wire Rod Import Showed an Annual
global purchasers are welcome to turn to Taiwan with stable Growth of 59%, Low Carbon/Alloy
and price-competitive product supply. Taiwan can support Steel Took the Lion’s Share
purchases across the world. In addition to wire rod supply from Taiwan CSC, Taiwanese
manufacturers also imported wire rod from overseas. In Q1
2021, Taiwan’s wire rod import showed a sudden and sharp
Taiwan’s 2021 Fastener Export increase, but it dropped to the normal level after Q2.
Shows an 18.03% YoY Growth According to the statistics, Taiwan’s total wire rod import in
2021 reached some 0.815 million tons. Major import items
4 Major Categories Show
and shares were: low carbon steel (56%), alloy steel (28%),
2-Digit Growth in Volume and Price cold forged materials (7%), high carbon steel (5%), medium
The Taiwanese fastener industry saw an explosive growth carbon steel (2%), and quick cutting steel (2%). Compared
in orders in 2021, and its export performance appeared a to the same period of 2020, the import volume of alloy steel
significant growth from the same period in the previous year. surged by nearly 100% while the import volume of low carbon
The export volumes of its major categories including wood steel also increased by over 50%. Major import origins and
screws, self-tapping screws, bolts and nuts all revealed shares were: India (23%), S. Korea (17%), Vietnam (15%),
2-digit growth. Japan (10%), Russia (8%) and the UK (7%). In the currently
Nuts, in particular, showed the highest growth of 31.52%; imbalanced situation between the supply and the demand,
both wood screws and self-tapping screws showed a growth the import of wire rod will be favorable to make up for the
of nearly 20%; and bolts also went up by over 10%. In terms insufficient capacity of Taiwan CSC.
of average prices, the growth of bolts was up to 15.10%;
other self-tapping screws, wood screws, and nuts showed
Recovery of Global Industries Remains
growths of 14.17%, 10.08%,and 9.11%, respectively, with
the growth of the average unit price being 13.66%. According Strong Fastener Demand is Expectable
to the statistics, in the full year of 2021, Taiwanese fastener In January 2022, Taiwan’s total export value reached
companies exported around 1.677 million tons to the world, US$58.87 billion, an annual growth of 11.7%. The annual
with a YoY increase of 18.03%. growth rate of basic metallic products even rose to 36.1%.
Many domestic and overseas authoritative units (e.g., DG-
BAS, CIER, TIER, IMF, ADB, HIS Markit) have also forecast
Taiwan Had Nearly 50% of Fasteners that Taiwan’s GDP in 2022 will remain at least above 3%,
Exported to the USA While European showing their optimistic attitude toward the development of
Fastener Demand Increased Sharply Taiwanese industries. The International Economic Develop-
The USA, Germany, the Netherlands, Japan and the UK re- ment Index for January 2022 Taiwan’s National Development
mained the top five destined countries of Taiwan’s fastener Council published also revealed that Taiwan’s economy was
export, with nearly 45% being exported to the USA. (around in the phase of “stable and healthy growth (yellow to red
0.75 million tons at the average price of US$3.18 per KG). light)”.
And on the other hand, Germany and the Netherlands were In addition, U.S. DOC’s released documents also showed
the main gates for Taiwan’s fastener entry into the European that the number of housing starts in the USA in January 2022
market. was better than those in the same periods of the previous
Germany and the Netherlands represented 13.91% of Tai- three years. USA housing starts in January 2022 reached
wan’s total fastener export (around 0.23 million tons). Com- more than 1.6 million units.
pared to the same period of last year, in addition to USA For Taiwanese fastener suppliers exporting nearly 50% of
growth of 14.76%, Germany and the Netherlands revealed their products to the USA, it is expected that they will be
growths of 20.30% and 36.82%, respectively. The growth of significantly benefited. In light of related indices and global
UK, which has withdrawn from the EU, showed the most sig- industrial development trends, fastener demand may keep a
nificant growth margin at 45.39%. growing trend for a really long time. Continued...

Asian News Report ...continued
Surging International Steel Price price of hot-rolled steel products in Europe is at the range of
US$1000 to USA$1100 per ton.
Gives Fastener Suppliers a Difficult
Time Sustaining Normal Operation Southeast Asian (Vietnamese) Steel Market
Due to a drastic increase in industrial demands, the influence The curve pattern of steel prices of Vietnam (one of the main
on suppliers’ capacities amid the Russia-Ukraine War, price hot-rolled steel products manufacturing heartlands in South-
fluctuations of international iron ore, and hiking price of hard east Asia) is similar to those of Europe and the USA as well.
coking coal, the international steel prices have been increas- In around mid-2020 it appeared a great and sharp growing
ing for several months, which has also made the material curve and grew from US$400 per ton to the highest US$1050
prices for downstream steel users continue to go up. within just one year (almost close to the quote of Europe),
and then dropped again to US$770.
Chinese Steel Market And then benefited by the gradually loosened pandemic con-
trol measures in many southeast Asian countries for boosting
According to the statistics of China’s National Bureau of economic development, the production resumption of down-
Statistics, the annual crude steel production of China in stream steel using industries, and the increasing quotes for
2021 reached 1.03 billion tons, down 2.9% from the same exported items due to the policy of limited production in Chi-
period last year. After May 2021, the crude steel produc- na, the steel prices of Vietnam are also expected to continu-
tion of China continued to decline month after month, while ously increase.
the same period ratios, compared to the previous year, also
started to drop after July 2021 (with the decline margin be- The current average market price of hot-rolled steel products
coming larger and larger). in Vietnam is US$855 per ton.
And then, after the month of December 2021, the level of
production started to rise back. The current average market
Summary
price of hot-rolled steel products in China lands at around
US$723 per ton. To generalize, relative to the various factors that may impact
steel prices and the current strongly supported steel prices in
different regional markets, it is expected that the steel prices
USA Steel Market in China, Europe, the USA, and southeast Asia will continue
to grow.
The average price of hot-rolled steel products in the USA
reached a new low at US$493 in August 2020. Within just In mid-March of this year, Taiwan’s China Steel Corp. (CSC)
one year, it quickly rose to US$2163 and dropped back again also announced that its price adjustment for fastener-related
to the level of around US$1000 within just six months. wire (low carbon/medium-to-high carbon/cold forged/low al-
loy) was +2,200 NTD per ton and the average price adjust-
However, as the USA has successively reached agreements ment margin was +5.83%.
on the issues about steel and aluminum taxes with Europe,
Japan and many other countries, domestic USA steel plants If the trend of “the demand greater than the supply” remains
have also gradually increased their production, plus inflation, unchanged, the Russia-Ukraine War continues to force ma-
the Russia-Ukraine War, the upcoming high season (April) terials-related producers to reduce or halt production and the
for the USA construction industry, the 1.3 trillion USA Infra- situations like blocked international shipment routes and port
structure Bill officially approved by the Senate and the House congestion continue to exist, in the short term the high wire
of Representatives, and many other favorable factors, the rod cost will still be a tough issue that downstream fastener
USA steel market has appeared a rebound from the lowest companies will have to deal with. FTI
bottom. The current average market price of hot-rolled steel
products in the USA is US$1120 per ton.
European Steel Market Asian News Report

The curve pattern of European steel prices is similar to that
of USA steel prices. It went down to a low point roughly in
mid-2020 and suddenly hiked to some US$1191 per ton
within one year. Then, it again dropped to the level of around
US$800 per ton within six months and started to rebound.
The main reason is: Since 01/01/2022, the agreement on
steel and aluminum taxes between the USA and Europe
has officially come into force. On the other hand, increasing
global energy prices, carbon neutrality, Russian-Ukraine War
greatly impacting semi-finished products supply, and stable
growth of European end-users’ demand, have continuously
pushed the steel prices upward. The current average market Provided by Fastener World Inc., www.fastener-world.com.tw

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Akitec’s Friendly Workplace

Connects “Family Employees”
Akitec, a manufacturer of anchor bolts in Yashio City,
Saitama Prefecture, has created a unique culture in
which employees have been working for generations
of their families.
Based on President Takahiro Akiyama’s belief that
“we cannot make good products and satisfy our cus-
tomers without satisfying our employees,” the compa-
ny has long paid attention to employee satisfaction and
enhanced its benefits package.
President Akiyama, who says, “Employees are like my Sasaki family (above) and Nakagawa family (below).
own children,” has offered a birth gift of 300,000 yen,
a family allowance of 10,000 yen per month for each
child and gift money for enrollment in elementary and
junior high schools of 10,000 yen and 200,000 yen,
respectively, and for high schools of 200,000 yen and
100,000 yen, respectively. The company also provides
gift money for enrollment in elementary and junior high
schools of 10,000 yen, high schools of 200,000 yen,
and universities and vocational schools of 300,000
yen. These congratulatory gifts have been provided for
the past 20 years. In addition, the company has ex-
panded the program to include accident-free rewards
and a treatment service that dispatches osteopathic
physicians to the company. to become a full-time employee. They are close father-
In addition, the company has established a reemploy- daughter employees who live together.
ment system that allows employees to work after the Megumi Nakagawa’s family, who was born in Tokushi-
retirement age of 65 according to their own wishes, ma and was Dominican of Japanese descent, has three
aiming to be “a company where people can work at generations of employees, from parents to grandchil-
any age.” The company is also in the process of semi- dren. Her daughter Saori, who came to Japan from
automating its workplaces, for example, by using hy- Dominica and worked for another company and also
draulic chucks for machining work, which requires a acquired Japanese citizenship, joined Akitec in 1996.
heavy burden of manual labor. Because of the ease of working there, they invited Me-
As a result of these efforts, there have been no retire- gumi, who was a skilled welder in Dominica, to Japan
ments in the past seven years, and the company has to work with them, saying that they wanted her father
built a culture that allows it to hire without recruiting, as to work there as well. In the Nakagawa family, Megumi
employees have been with the company for genera- is in charge of welding and Saori and her husband are
tions, including their children and grandchildren. Of the in charge of rolling.
company’s 52 employees, 21 are family members.
In addition, Saori’s younger brother Kiyoshi and Me-
Naoyuki Sasaki, manager of the Business Develop- gumi’s wife were also on-site employees as well as
ment Department, and his daughter, Aya, are one such
their college-age grandson, who worked part-time at
family. Their daughter, Aya, was introduced by her fa-
the site during the holidays. Saori and her husband,
ther, Naoyuki, and joined the company in 2018 as a
Lopez, are good friends and have marital fights on the
part-time employee. Since then, she has been working
job site, but they do not fight exclusively at work.
as a full-time employee. Aya was working part-time at
another company at the time, but was attracted by the This year, three new employees are scheduled to join
company’s excellent benefits package and later chose the company. The company’s friendly workplace for

employees and their families brings people together capable of handling several hundred part numbers with
across generations. a single processing machine was constructed.
At Plant 4, which is the key to the logistics process
Okawa Screw Manufacturing Promotes and is IoT-enabled, products returned from the plat-
Automation with Production ing process are inspected, stored and shipped. At the
Technology at the Center inspection booths, staff members read QR codes on
themselves and on the product lots to manage work
Okawa Screw Manufacturing, located in Shinaga-
progress. Products are stored in a multi-story automat-
wa-ku, Tokyo, aims to achieve sales of 7 billion yen
ed warehouse via a conveyor next to the staff. Desig-
by 2025. We interviewed President Tomoki Okawa,
nated products are shipped by palletizing robots.
who has established an advanced production system,
including automation, with the production technology The new Plant 4 eliminates the need for inspection staff
division at the core of the company. to carry cases and travel long distances, and has sig-
nificantly reduced the number of shipping staff. Camer-
The company plans sales of
as are installed on machines that frequently stall, and
6.2 billion yen in FY2022, up
the causes of stoppages are stored as 24-hour data
10% from the previous year,
for improvement. These are some of the automation
and aims for 7.0 billion yen in
systems that the Technology Reform Department has
FY2025, the final year of its
built.
five-year plan. The company
aims to achieve sales of 7.0 Okawa says, “It will take time for the field to understand
billion yen in FY2025, the fi- the meaning of IoT and for it to take root, but when
nal year of its five-year plan. results are achieved, it becomes a success story for
The company plans to expand everyone and spreads throughout the company.”
sales of its mainstay automo- After graduating from college, he studied airplane pilot-
tive brake-related parts in the ing techniques at an aeronautical college and became
domestic market to offset the enthusiastic about the joys of operating precision ma-
decline in sales of existing chinery. He has been introducing robots to each pro-
products due to the shift to EVs, and to add to sales duction site for the past four to five years, and plans to
with newly developed parts for EVs. introduce an AI-equipped image inspection machine,
President Okawa took office in January 2022. Mr. Na- which he is developing, into full-scale operation in the
oki Okawa, who retired from the position, will focus on future. President Okawa commented on the company’s
business expansion as President of PLUGO (Shinaga- aspirations, “We will continue to develop new products
wa-ku, Tokyo), which operates an EV charging station and technologies.”
business within the company group. With this move, President Okawa commented on his ambitions, “I
the entire group will build a dual business structure of would like to make as many people as possible who
automotive parts and EV recharging infrastructure. share my ideas and are willing to work together with
President Okawa has been focusing on automation ef- me. We will invest in both machinery and human re-
forts centered on the Production Engineering Depart- sources to achieve this goal.”
ment. One of the obstacles to automation has been the
structure unique to parts manufacturers, which is small-
Sanko Techno Advances Small-Quantity,
lot, high-mix production. The newly established Tech-
High-Mix Product Manufacturing to
nology Reform Department introduced robots to sup-
Meet Civil Engineering Demand
ply processing machines for bending products, which
have many part numbers and a variety of shapes. By Sanko Techno of Nagareyama City, Chiba Prefecture,
increasing the versatility of the supply function, a line is strengthening its system to handle small-lot, diversi-
fied products in order to capture infrastructure mainte-
nance demand in the civil engineering field. We asked
President Hideto Horage about the company’s unique
fastening system concept, optimization of its distribu-
tion system and recent M&A.
The company’s third-quarter results for the fiscal year
ending March 31, 2022 (consolidated), which were
announced on February 7, show that sales increased
3.3% y-o-y and operating income increased 3.3% y-o-
y. The sales increased 3.3% y-o-y to 13.5 billion yen,
and operating income increased 11.6% y-o-y to 1.16

Japanese News ...continued
billion yen. Operating income mizing its logistics system. The company aims to es-
was 1.16 billion yen, up 11.6% tablish a system in which each base stocks new prod-
YoY. In the fastening business, ucts and nonstandard products that meet local needs
price revisions for some post- and that cannot be placed on the distribution network of
construction anchor products wholesale trading companies and other platforms that
progressed and sales remained aim for immediate delivery. The company has already
firm. Sales of drills and fasten- established a system to analyze sales trends at each
ers increased despite a decline location and change inventory levels, and in the future
in completed construction vol- will further optimize inventory by utilizing IT technology.
ume. Demand for infrastructure President Horage cited analysis and inventory as key-
maintenance remained strong in the civil engineering words, saying, “We hope that wholesale trading com-
field, the company’s main focus. According to Presi- panies, home centers, and local dealers that have
dent Horage, “Both sales and profits are on track to large inventories of our standard products will continue
achieve the sales target of 13.7 billion yen for the fas- to handle our products as they have in the past, and
tening business this fiscal year.” we will continue to optimize our inventory at these loca-
As part of its most recent capital investment plan, the tions. We will stock products that these places have dif-
firm bought a site in Hiroshima Prefecture last year for ficulty keeping in stock. We will create a logistics struc-
the construction of a sales base. The company aims to ture that allows us to reach out to the smallest detail
strengthen its infrastructure maintenance business in so that we can promptly deliver the products that users
the Chugoku-Shikoku area, which is prone to frequent want. We would like to respond flexibly according to
disasters including the Nankai Trough earthquake. the characteristics of each region.”
Horage points out that the post-construction anchors
for civil engineering applications, on which the com-
Santoku Develops Sales and Marketing of
pany is focusing its efforts, are shifting toward small-
Fastening Solutions for EV Battery Parts
quantity, high-mix types. Unlike the construction field,
which is governed by the Building Standard Law, the Santoku Corporation, located in Tokyo’s Chiyoda
civil engineering field requires products that meet spe- Ward, is developing solutions focusing on EV battery
cific design standards, and therefore requires the abil- parts by utilizing its products such as clinch crimping,
ity to improve and develop products based on on-site clinching fasteners and blind rivets. The company’s
needs. For this reason, the Technical Research In- Fastener Department handles a wide variety of prod-
stitute, which is in charge of product R&D, has been ucts supplied by partner manufacturers, and the Na-
working closely with general contractors/designers to goya Branch is promoting sales of fastening systems,
improve/develop products. The resulting anchor prod- including fastening equipment, using products such as
ucts for civil engineering are slowly increasing in sales. clinching and single-sided installation fasteners.
President Horage commented on the development en- The company possesses a proprietary technology
vironment, “From the very beginning, we built a system called the “clinching and crimping metal plate fastening
that allows the constructor, designer, and developer to system,” an alternative
work together as a trinity. The fundamental concept is to welding that allows
not to sell hardware, but to sell software.” metal plates to be fas-
The “selling software” that President Horage empha- tened together without
sizes refers to the sale of total fastening systems and the need for fasteners.
solutions, including tools and construction methods, This technology enables
rather than products on their own. In a market environ- instantaneous fastening
ment where there is a shortage of construction engi- of dissimilar materials
neers, and where structures over 50 years old will ac- such as aluminum, steel
count for 50% of all structures by 2030, it is important and copper plates without generating heat and can be
to sell the right products to the right people. In a market sold from the equipment.
environment where there is a shortage of construction In addition to this technology, blind rivets/nuts and
engineers and where structures over 50 years old will clinching fasteners, which can be installed on one side,
account for 50% of the market by 2030, there is a need are technologies that can meet the needs for weldless,
for systems that make it easy to install things. “We dissimilar metals and resin plus metal joining, the key-
have to keep in mind not only anchors but also how to words of which are being adopted in the next-genera-
attach things easily,” he says. tion automotive field.
The company is also taking on the challenge of opti- The Nagoya Branch is focusing on EV battery parts.

At a local exhibition held last December, the com- In February of this year, imports were up approximate-
pany displayed aluminum EV battery cases in which ly 60% in volume and 25% in value over the previous
many clinching fasteners are used as well as fasten- year, but February 2020, the month for comparison, fell
ers and power tools made by leading domestic and during the period of the rapid spread of the new virus
foreign manufacturers The exhibition was held at the in China, the largest import partner. In general, imports
same time as the first one in Japan. The company ap- of screw products in the first half of last year increased
pealed its solution capability to propose a wide variety by approximately 25%. Overall, screw imports in the
of fastening systems including fastening devices, in first half of last year remained sluggish, unlike exports,
response to customer needs, rather than just the com- which showed a recovery trend.
mercial products themselves. In the second half of the year, both volume and value
Hiroyuki Nunogaki, Nagoya Branch Manager, com- began to show an increasing trend compared to the
mented on the development of these solutions, “It is previous year, with November 2011 showing a 29% in-
important to know every fastening method. We know crease in volume and a 50% increase in value, and
many suppliers who can respond to our customers' December 2011 showing a 28.2% increase in volume
drawings, and we can offer a wide range of solutions and a 47% increase in value for the second consecu-
including shapes, prices and production capacity.” tive month. In particular, the import value of 15 items in
November last year totaled 10.1 billion yen, the highest
The company can also conduct simulations of these
import value in 2015. The price of steel products has
fastening technologies in collaboration with manufac-
clearly increased since last year, and the import value
turers and provide test data to users. The company
in 2022 may even exceed that of 2021 due to the soar-
aims to expand sales into new markets by strengthen-
ing prices of various resources including nickel caused
ing its ability to propose fastening systems, which can
by the current crisis in Ukraine.
only be done by a trading company that handles all
kinds of commercial materials. Imports of fasteners were roughly 250,000 tons per
year before the pandemic, with an import value of
about 100 billion yen; unlike exports, which exceeded
Screw Imports to Japan Increased 15% in 2021 pre-pandemic 2019 levels in both volume and value in
According to trade statistics from Japan's Ministry of 2021, imports did not reach pre-Corona disaster levels
Finance, imports of 15 steel screws in 2021 totaled in either case. Last year, there were some cases of im-
240,000 tons (up 8.5% from the previous year), with ports being switched to domestic products due to soar-
import value of 98 billion yen (up 17.2%), recovering ing steel prices and longer lead times, but if this trend
from a decline the year before last. Imports of 15 screw continues this year, it will be difficult for screw imports
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required individual single-day classes and then We do want to acknowledge Baron Yarborough as
passing the test. We created FTW to offer a con- he completes his three-year term as an FTI Board
densed and accelerated format. We understand of Directors member. Baron’s contribu-
that not everyone can take a week off so here’s tions to our team helped us get through
another option. We will now again be offering this the rough patch during our COVID-19
original option in addition to FTW. live class shutdown. We also want to
congratulate him on his new role as
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ries of five single-day classes spread out over 12 facturing, a Birmingham Fastener Yarborough
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CEO/Co-Founder of AIM Testing Laboratory and
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Jo Morris, FTI’s Marketing Director,
industry by providing a variety of training pro-
shares that she is very pleased and
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and beginning his role as presenter of perts. FTI provides beginning and advanced
the new CFS single day series. Com- training on fastener products, standards and
plete details will be available soon and Jo Morris
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where D again indicates the ball diameter of the indenter in mm.
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It’s Not Funny!!!! by:
Dr. Roger N. Wright
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600 State Street
Lawrenceville, IL 62439 USA
The incidents and technical situations in E-mail: wrightinc@earthlink.net
these columns were, in fact, encountered www.rnwinc.com
in the author’s professional practice.
Names and places have been changed laser and a vast number of related applications. I do not
in some cases to protect the guilty. know if the restaurant had a whistle or not, but Dr. Townes
I grew up in the “southern Illinois oil fields”, and there were did not need one in order to think, and the wire industry is
oil refineries every fifty miles or so. In fact, two (which we among the many beneficiaries.
will refer to as “A” and “B”) were within a short drive of I remember hearing a radio broadcast advertising a busi-
my house, and I knew many people who worked at these ness newspaper, wherein a manager was saying how
facilities as well as in conjunction with the valuable the newspaper was because it
many delivery systems. allowed him to do all the reading/thinking,
As a matter of fact, I worked for a summer thereby allowing the employees to con-
at one of the local refineries. centrate on their work.
As a budding engineer, I had many con- From robotic and safety perspectives
versations with staff and management of this may make some sense, but surely
these refineries, and I once posed the the mind can provide more than just pro-
following question: “What is the main dif- gramming and making sure to keep one’s
ference between these two refineries?” hands out of the way of the press.
A middle-aged manager promptly re- The wire drawer’s mind can integrate
sponded: “Well... at refinery A, you have many production nuances. I once, in the
to be on the job when the whistle blows, role of a consultant, led a union-sponsored
whereas at refinery B, you just have to be thinking about brain-storming session on observations and attitudes of
the job when the whistle blows.” drawing-machine operators. I posed the question: “What
This remark struck me as an oversimplification, given the tells you it’s going to be a bad day on the drawing line?”
complexities of union/management relations, supply-and- An operator promptly said: “When I can smell the motors.”
demand issues and so on. Another said: “When the drawn wire is too bright.” Another
said: “When there has been a drawing break in the previ-
More important, I wondered what was so wrong with just
ous shift”, and so on.
thinking about the job, on or off the job site, and perhaps
without the necessity of specific direct hourly compensa- A good wire drawer can reflect on these observations, or
tion. In fact, major advancements in commerce and long- be prepared for them, whether the whistle has and has
range personal compensation come from thinking before not blown.
or after the whistle blows. Just read the obituaries in the A colleague of mine once posted a cartoon on his bulletin
Wall Street Journal! board showing an individual in a sitting position saying:
Dr. Charles H. Townes, while at Columbia University “Sometimes I sits and thinks and sometimes I just sits.”
in 1951, and while sitting on a park bench waiting for a Which better describes your professional practice?
restaurant to open, developed the concepts that led to the Good luck!!!! FTI
After 15 years of authoring Metallurgical Reminders columns covering “hard core” engineering materials relevant to the
production and processing of wires and wire products, Fastener Technology Intrernational (FTI) columnist & metallurgy
expert Dr. Roger N. Wright shares lighter and practical anecdotes in It’s Not Funny!!!!
For more than forty years, Dr. Wright (MIT '65 & '69) has provided consulting and technical services in metallurgy
and metals processing. Clients have included many of the world’s
leading corporations, as well as major technical operations of the
US government. Moreover, Dr. Wright has had extensive experience
in litigation support, working with both defendants and plaintiffs. He
is highly active in industrial education, and he created the popular
WireDrawing 101® short course. His book, Wire Technology – Pro-
cess Engineering and Metallurgy, Butterworth-Heinemann (Elsevier),
Oxford, 2011 (ISBN 978-0-12-382092-1), is readily available from the
www.rnwinc.com
publisher, as well as from major on-line sources.
If you are looking for practical, clearly-stated information and analysis, based on the most rigorous engineering and
scientific principles, visit www.rnwinc.com. Contact Dr. Wright at (618) 943-1029 or wrightinc@earthlink.net.

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ALLOY WIRE INTERNATIONAL (AWI)

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Web Site: www.kenforging.com
One of the UK’s leading manufacturers another is increasing orders. dimensional and visual defect detection. Provides measurements ...since 1970 N
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E-Mail: sales@kenforging.com
of round, flat and profile wire has completed “All of the material is sourced from while simultaneously detecting visual defects. D IC SERV
a $1.3m investment in material to ensure it approved suppliers to ensure melt quality, MISSION STATEMENT: & Forge area, Production, Impacter, with numerous support machines and
continues to meet the growing requirements which can be important to the successful
of its global fastener client base. performance of the client’s end products and THE CUSTOMER IS FIRST. Ken Press room, Machining Center, Ship- equipment; (2) EDM machines, (7)
Alloy Wire International (AWI) continues this could be aircraft parts, oil rig components Forging is committed to total customer- ping, and four additional loading Cincinnati Hydro-Tels and (11) CNC
to manufacture wire from High Performance Budget Fast & Easy Intuitive
Friendly Changeover Software service satisfaction, product quality and docks. In 2008 a twenty-three room die-sinking machines; (3) CNC Drill-
nickel alloys throughout the Covid-19
pandemic, maintaining supply to sectors
The Dimensional Inspection & on-time deliveries. Office Complex brought Ken Forging ing and Tapping machines and (2)
Cracks Thread Damage Heat-Treatment
including medical, power generation and
Secure Packaging -
Visual Defect Detection Experts MISSION OBJECTIVE:
to 220,000 sq. ft. and in 2010 an addi- Turnbuckle machines.
commercial transport. Surface Additional
The company, which offers a 60-strong Bret While, Shipping General Inspection is your total inspection solution Filled recess tional 36,000 sq. ft. was added for stor- PRODUCTS: What We Do
Flaws/Dents Optional Stations Service is our strength
range of Exotic alloys, has ensured it always Its global reach also continues to gather provider. Offering systems for: age and maintenance. In 2014, 54,000 Ken Forging provides distributors world-
has over 200 tonnes of European and DFARS Quality is our commitment
pace, with the appointment of Andrew • First part inspection sq ft was added followed in 2015 by
compliant material at any one time, so that Marshall of AM Wire Pte Ltd to look after wide with the highest quality product
it can manufacture and deliver within three
• In-process/SPC sampling Gi-100DT: Flat Part Inspection
ion System OUR HISTORY: 10,000 sq ft to expand production.
Singapore and nearby territories.
• Final audits line of industrial hardware in carbon,
weeks of clients placing their orders. He has been supporting consumers in the Utilizes a glass dial table and Richard A. Kovach, President and
Andrew du Plessis plays a key role • 100% inspection/sorting With additional building throughout alloy, 304 & 316 stainless steel with full
region for many years and will offer immedi- advanced patented sensors to owner, began his Tool and Die busi-
in AWI's R&D work, enabling the With patent pending technology Gi offers measuring 2016, 2017 & 2018, the total expanse of
company to constantly explore new
ate access to a number of key industries.
Angus Hogarth, Sales Director of AWI, systems that simultaneously detect visual defects.
provide complete part measurement::
inner/outer/profile diameters and
ness in 1970 in a 20x20 garage in Carbon • Alloy
Ken Forging now totals 450,000 square
• Stainless
traceability, proudly forged in the USA, to
meet or exceed customers’ expectations.
materials and processes concluded: “The pandemic has thrown up Cleveland, Ohio. Ken Forging is a
lengths plus complete ID and OD feet. Even after 50 years, Ken Forging
or medical equipment.”
Alloy Wire International is approaching
some massive challenges, but we’ve tried to COMPANY HISTORY: Since 1991 General Inspection visual defect detection such as hot-drop forging, family-owned busi- • Eyebolts Products•include: Set-Up Eyebolts, Nut Eye-
Wedges
stay true to our core philosophies and our staff (Gi) has produced a complete line of gauging, sorting, cracks, seams, nicks and scratches. continues to grow and invest in itself and bolts, Rod ends, Turnbuckles & Fit-
75 years of manufacturing wire in the UK have really delivered – first in supplying the ness located in Northeast Ohio, and a
and currently supplies in excess of 5000 National Health Service and, in more recent
and inspection systems. Gi systems incorporate laser, Optional flatness and internal depth • Nut
the workforce, who, of courses Eyebolts
makes all • Nuts
tings, Eye C-Clamps &
(3 styles), C-Clamps
domestic manufacturer of closed-die
customers involved in automotive, aerospace, weeks, keeping up with demand from other vision and eddy-current for dimensional measurement, measurements available. this possible. Screws
& Screws, Machine Strap Clamps, Pad
defence, medical, nuclear, oil and gas and sectors. Investment will continue in mate- visual defect detection and rejection of metallurgical Industrial Hardware in carbon, al- • Turnbuckles &
NEW PRODUCT: eyes, Wedges (Set-up), T-Slot Nuts,
renewables. rial and equipment, with our next purchase anomalies as a method for fastener manufacturers loy, and stainless steels and custom Fittings • D-Rings & Clips
Fine Wire Technician Matt Cobb Material, including PHYNOX, IN- planned to be new cutting and straightening D-Rings, Swivel Hoist Rings, Custom
and distributers to achieve zero defects. R&D remains forgings. Beginning in 1972, when
This is just one element of an ongoing CONEL® and HASTELLOY, is available machines that will deliver an increased range
investment drive that has also seen the re- from 0.001" (0.025 mm) 0.827" to (21 mm)
key to Gi’s success and continuous software Kovach built a modest 3000 square • Rod Ends
Forgings•capabilities
SwivelupHoist
to 250 lbs.
of products for our customers.”
development has kept Gi the leader and preferred A patented 3D gauging system that provides complete
Rings SERVICE:
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development of its offices in the UK and the in small batches or medium/large volume – To learn more visit: www.alloywire.com foot die shop, through 2007, additional
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Code for a complete list of SPIROL stant innovation. Our patents and our new and Wittig founded the Witels Co., which was taken over
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and proudly serves tier 1/tier 2 automotive precede and follow it. August 1996, Witels Albert – Berlin established a sales • Simulation program – software for the determina-
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products are utilized in the automotive, ap-
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in 2001, the company continues to remain the industry
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every part inspected. ers need data to help control processes,
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located in Cleveland, Ohio is supported by and education in the operation/maintenance of our striving for: Customer Satisfaction,
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of your next project!
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metalworking, and furniture industries. outlying warehouses strategically placed less, and heat treated weld screws, weld KEY PERSONNEL: data with every part shipment.
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Limiters Installation • a wide ranging production program covering straight- Bob Flower, Jr. – General Manager ing our technology and procedures. aging utilizes a high-speed automated
Equipment Company with HW weld screws for the Quality People and Products: nuts, appliance levelers, channel nuts, eners, straightening rolls, roller guides, drive systems, Witels Apparate-Maschinen Albert GmbH Inspection & Packaging
CONTACT: Model A in 1928. Buckeye Fasteners is a 100% employee- headed concrete anchors, shear connec- Witels Apparate-Maschinen Albert GmbH Malteserstraße 151-159 The company has 20 years of sorting packaging line system to package parts
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USPTO Fastener Patents
Compiled from:
United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
www.uspto.gov
System and Method for Sealing a Metal Fastener Method of Securing a Fastener to an Object
from Electrolyte in an Area of Dissimilar Metals United States Patent 11,331,862
United States Patent 11,339,823 Issued May 17, 2022
Issued May 24, 2022 Inventors: Jorg Mayer, Niederlenz, Switzerland; Joakim Kvist,
Inventor: David Demaratos, Wixom, MI, USA Nidau, Switzerland; Philipp Bernhard, Thun, Switzerland;
Laurent Torriani, Lamboing, Switzerland; Mario Weiss, Diess-
Assignee: J.S.T. Corporation, Farmington Hills, MI, USA
bach bei Buren, Switzerland; Antonino Lanci, Bern, Swtizer-
A sealing system and a method land; Martin Sigrist, Bern, Switzerland; Hannes Merz, Olten,
for sealing a metal fastener and Switzerland; and Samuel Malzach, Evilard, Switzerland.
members having dissimilar
Assignee: Woodwelding AG, Stansstad, Switzerland
metals for a header connector
or a connector device from A method of mechanically
electrolyte in an area where, securing a first object includ-
in the header connector or ing a thermoplastic material
the connector device, certain in a solid state to a second
dissimilar metals may be in object with a generally flat
contact. The metal fastener sheet portion, with a perfora-
and other adjoining or abutting tion of the sheet portion, and
dissimilar metals are sealed by a non-conductive seal from with the sheet portion having
electrolyte, thereby protecting the metal fastener and the other an edge along the perforation
adjoining or abutting dissimilar metals from galvanic corro- is provided, wherein the first
sion and subsequently protecting the integrity of the header object is positioned relative to
connector or the connector device. the second object so that the
edge is in contact with the thermoplastic material and wherein
Bolt mechanical vibration energy is coupled into the assembly
including the first and second objects until a flow portion
United States Patent 11,333,189
of the thermoplastic material due to friction heat generated
Issued May 17, 2022 between the edge and the thermoplastic material becomes
Inventors: Takahiro Hamada, Kanagawa, Japan; and Daisuke flowable and flows around the edge to at least partially embed
Kobayashi, Kanagawa, Japan the edge in the thermoplastic material. After the mechanical
Assignee: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Yokohama, Japan vibration stops, the thermoplastic material is caused to re-
solidify, whereby the re-solidified thermoplastic material at
A bolt of the present invention is a high-strength bolt of
least partially embedding the edge anchors the first object in
high-carbon steel having a tempered martensite structure,
the second object.
wherein the composition of the bolt comprises: 0.50 mass %
or more and 0.65 mass % or less of carbon (C); 1.5 mass % Self-Piercing Rivet and Self-Piercing Riveting
or more and 2.5 mass % or less of silicon (Si); 1.0 mass %
or more and 2.0 mass % or less of chromium (Cr); 0.2 mass
Method and Self-Piercing Riveted Joint
% or more and 1.0 mass % or less of manganese (Mn); and United States Patent 11,333,187
1.5 mass % or more and 5.0 mass % or less of molybdenum Issued May 17, 2022
(Mo); a total content of impurities being phosphor (P) and
Inventors: Steffen Hofmann, Giessen, Germany; Paul Bartig,
sulfur (S) is 0.03 mass % or more; and the remaining is iron
Giessen, Germany; Frank Wilhelm, Giessen, Germany; and
(Fe). Furthermore, the carbon concentration satisfies the
Matthais Wissling, Giessen, Germany
following Formula (1): 0.75≤X<1 . . . Formula (1) wherein,
in Formula (1), X represents surface carbon concentration/ Assignee: Newfrey LLC, New Britain, CT, USA
inner carbon concentration. Therefore, the bolt of the present A riveted joint comprising: an upper workpiece and a lower
invention has low quench cracking susceptibility and excellent workpiece, and a self-piercing rivet. The rivet in an unde-
delayed fracture resistance, because an increase in temperature formed state, before the creation of the riveted joint, included:
at which martensite transformation occurs (Ms point) on the a head defining a head diameter (DH); a shank defining a shank
surface side is held down. diameter (DS); and a foot end opposite the head. Radially

USPTO Fastener Industry Patents...Continued
outward at the foot end is a first and second sides form
flat surface facing away from a compound angle between
the head; and an axial recess the shank and an apex where
located radially inward of the the first and second sides
flat surface, partly defined meet. The compound angle
in the foot end, open axi- is formed by a body portion
ally away from the head, and extending along the first and
frustoconical in longitudinal second sides from the shank to an intersection, and a crest
cross section. The axial recess defining an axial depth (LB). portion extending along the first and second sides from the
The ratio of recess axial depth (LB) to shank diameter (DS) is intersection to the apex. The first and second sides in the body
less than 0.3. And in a deformed state, after the creation of the portion form a body angle with respect to each other, and the
riveted joint, the rivet extends through the first workpiece and first and second sides in the crest portion form a crest angle
penetrates the second workpiece; and the head bears against with respect to each other. The crest angle is greater than the
the upper surface. body angle.
Threaded Fastener with a Range Taking Shear Bolts and Drive Tools
Hybrid Self-Drilling Tip United States Patent 11,326,639
United States Patent 11,326,638 Issued May 10, 2022
Issued May 10, 2022 Inventors: Christopher Juillet, Warren, NJ, USA; Jeffrey Mad-
Inventor: Michael C. Dill, Elk Grove Village, IL, USA den, Bernardsville, NJ, USA; and Bruce Bier, Warren, NJ, USA
Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL, USA Assignee: Richards Mfg. Co., A New Jersey
Limited Partnership, Irvington, NJ, USA
The present disclosure provides a threaded fastener having a
hybrid self-drilling tip or drill tip. The fastener includes a head, Range taking shear bolts and bolt installation (drive) tools are
a shank connected to and extending from the head, a helical described herein, which are configured for use with a variety
thread formation extending radially outwardly from part of of range taking connectors and conductors.
the shank, and a self-drilling tip including a first tapered tip
portion and a second tapered tip portion. The first tapered tip
portion is connected at a first end to the shank and at a second
end to the second tapered tip portion, and the second tapered
tip portion terminates in a pointed end. The outer diameters
of both tapered portions taper radially inwardly moving in
the direction of the pointed end, which renders the fastener
suitable for attachment to wood as well as for fastening two
metal objects to one another.
Captive Fastener with Push Out Cam

and Hold Out Clip
Fasteners for High Strength Steel Issued April 26, 2022
Inventors: Benjamin Phan, Arcadia, CA, USA; Simon Ly,
Rosemead, CA, USA; An Tran, Rosemead, CA, USA;
Issued May 10, 2022 Patrick Tran, Arcadia, CA, USA; Yuriy Bern,
Inventors: Brandt J. Ruszkiewicz, Glendale Heights, IL, USA; North Hollywood, CA, USA; Larisa Zilber,
and Gene M. Simpson, Algonquin, IL, USA Northridge, CA, USA; Jeffrey Hang, Rosemead, CA, USA;
Assignee: Semblex Corporation, Elmhurst, IL, USA and Dennis Suedkamp, Porter Ranch, CA, USA
A fastener has a generally cylindrical shank and a driver Assignee: Fastener Technology Corporation,
at a first end of the shank. The shank has a thread having North Hollywood, CA, USA
a first side and a second side opposed to the first side. The A captive fastener is disclosed having a longitudinal slot

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along the shank for receiving a hold-out clip, and a chamber Self-Tapping Screw
that houses a retractable cam member. The cam member is
spring actuated to extend out of the shank and can be retracted
into the cavity against the bias of the spring to pass through Issued April 19, 2022
a primary panel and subpanel. The cam member is shaped to Inventor: Pang-Hsiu Yen, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
counter-rotate in the presence of a traverse force, such as the Assignee: Tycoons Group Enterprise Co., Ltd.,
panel bearing against it. Kaohsiung, Taiwan
A self-tapping screw includes
a screw head, a screw shank
having a shank body extend-
ing from the screw head
along an axis, a self-tapping
thread extending helically
around an outer peripheral
surface of the shank body
and having a plurality of
cutting edges continuously
connected to one another and
extending outwardly, radially
and taperingly from the outer
Bolt peripheral surface of the
shank body, and a supporting
United States Patent 11,313,401 unit including a plurality of
Issued April 26, 2022 supporting teeth each disposed between two adjacent ones
Inventors: Yu-Ren Chu, Taipei, Taiwan; of the cutting edges, and a plurality of concave surfaces
and Chih-Lung Hsieh, Kaohsiung, Taiwan respectively adjacent to the supporting teeth and extending
Assignee: Chun Yu Works & Co., Ltd., Kaohsiung, Taiwan inwardly from the outer peripheral surface of the shank body.
The disclosure provides a bolt including a main body, a head Segmented Nut
portion and a thread portion. The main body has a central
axis. The head portion connects the main body. The thread
portion is connected to the main body and runs around the Issued April 12, 2022
central axis. The thread portion has a bearing surface facing Inventor: Brian Bradshaw, Mandurah, Australia
toward the head portion. The bearing surface is a continuous Assignee: Segnut Pty Ltd, Mandurah, Australia
curved surface or has an inflection point. The bearing surface
A segmented nut is formed by
includes a concave curved surface, a convex curved surface
three segments held together
and a flank surface. The concave curved surface connects
with a sleeve for transport and
the main body. The convex curved surface is located further
fastening use. Rotation of the
away from the main body than the concave curved surface.
sleeve, such as in the order of
One side of the convex curved surface connects the concave
60°, frees the segments, allow-
curved surface, and another side of the convex curved surface
ing for quick release of the nut.
connects the flank surface.
Injection Molded Rivet-Style Fastener and
Housing with Snap Assembly Functionality
Along with an Injection Molding Process
for Producing Such a Rivet without an
Undercut Feature
Issued April 5, 2022
Inventor: Steve Porter, Auburn Hills, MI, USA
Assignee: U.S. Farathane Corporation,
Auburn Hills, MI, USA
A fastener assembly including a hollow and structurally col-
lapsible stem over an intermediate extending range, a solid

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end most extending portion being structurally rigid. A receiv- recesses is provided in a peripheral surface of the cone portion
ing portion is constructed of a deformable material having a and spaced in a circumferential direction of the cone portion.
surface, within which is configured an inner rim defined edge Each recess includes first and second side edges opposite to
of a deformable material. The inner rim edge can include each other in the circumferential direction and an upper edge
either of a flat profile or a chamfered shape with a narrowed connecting the first and second side edges. The first side edge
profile, a diameter of an aperture bounded by the chamfered features a maximum recess depth greater than a maximum
edge being less than a diameter of the solid end portion so recess depth of the second side edge. The top edge extending
that, upon insertion and passage of the solid portion through in the circumferential direction of the cone portion is partially
the narrowed rim profile, initial deformation of the chamfered arranged between the top portion and the first side edge of an
rim edge shape preceding alignment of the interiorly hollowed adjacent recess in the longitudinal axis direction.
portion, which is subsequently caused to exhibit a controlled
collapse by the rim edge in order to secure the stem within
the receiving portion.
Fasteners Having Enhanced Electrical

Energy Dispersion Properties
Issued April 5, 2022
Inventors: Tanni Sisco, Mukilteo, WA, USA;
Functions of the United States Patent
Antonio Carlos Rufin, Seattle, WA, USA; Richard B. Tanner, and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Seattle, WA, USA; Dale Winter, Maple Valley, WA, USA; The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO or
Jeffery Alan Wilkerson, Everett, WA, USA; Office) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
The role of the USPTO is to grant patents for the protection of
and Joe Heeter, Seattle, WA, USA inventions and to register trademarks. It serves the interests of
Assignee: The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL, USA inventors and businesses with respect to their inventions and
corporate products, and service identifications. It also advises
Systems and methods are provided and assists the President of the United States, the Secretary
for fabricating fasteners. One embodi- of Commerce, the bureaus and offices of the Department of
ment is an apparatus that includes a Commerce, and other agencies of the government in matters
fastener. The fastener includes a head, involving all domestic and global aspects of “intellectual prop-
erty.” Through the preservation, classification and dissemina-
a cylindrical shank that extends from
tion of patent information, the Office promotes the industrial
the head and is dimensioned to engage and technological progress of the nation and strengthens the
in a fit with a corresponding hole, and a economy.
coating that is discontinuously speckled In discharging its patent related duties, the USPTO examines
around a circumference of the shank applications and grants patents on inventions when applicants
and extends axially along the shank, are entitled to them; it publishes and disseminates patent infor-
leaving irregular portions of a surface of mation, records assignments of patents, maintains search files
of U.S. and foreign patents, and maintains a search room for
the shank exposed. The coating exhibits public use in examining issued patents and records. The Office
a higher lubricity than the surface, and the coating exhibits a supplies copies of patents and official records to the public.
higher dielectric withstand voltage than the surface. It provides training to practitioners as to requirements of the
patent statutes and regulations, and it publishes the Manual of
Screw Patent Examining Procedure to elucidate these. Similar func-
tions are performed relating to trademarks. By protecting in-
United States Patent 11,293,475 tellectual endeavors and encouraging technological progress,
Issued April 5, 2022 the USPTO seeks to preserve the United States’ technological
edge, which is key to our current and future competitiveness.
Inventors: Kuo-Tai Hsu, Tainan, Taiwan; The USPTO also disseminates patent and trademark informa-
and Ming-Hao Hsu, Tainan, Taiwan tion that promotes an understanding of intellectual property
A screw includes a head and a shank extending from the head protection and facilitates the development and sharing of new
technologies worldwide. www.uspto.gov
and defining a longitudinal axis. A thread is provided on the
shank. The head includes a top portion and a cone portion
located between the top portion and the shank. A plurality of FTI

InspectIng
From
every
Angle
Linear GS Fastener Inspection Models

XLT: LVD: LV: LM:
Dual-Belt, Large Conveyor Dual-Belt Conveyor Single, Flat Belt Conveyor Split Belt Conveyor
Production rate: Production rate: Production rate: Production rate:
500 to 1,000 ppm, based 500 to 1,000 ppm, based Nuts from 250 to 500 ppm. 600 to 1,200 ppm, based
on fasteners M8-1.25 x on fasteners M8-1.25 x Rivnuts from 500 on fasteners M2-0.4 x
25 mm in length. 25 mm in length. to 1,000 ppm. 10 mm in length.
insPected Product tyPes:

Ferrous and non-ferrous based fasteners, including nuts, weld nuts, rivnuts, washers, clips, non-collared studs
and headed bolts.
Contact us to discuss which model will best meet your needs.
Ph: 248-655-2570 | www.lineargs.com

80 Years as a Benchmark
In Threading Solutions
Alberto Gabika, Commercial Director
Heroslam
Polígono Industrial El Campillo, 20
48500 Abanto-Zierbena
Bizkaia, Spain
www.heroslam.com
At Heroslam, we are celebrating! This year our com-

pany celebrates 80 years at the forefront in the design and
manufacturing of thread rolling tools for the production of
fasteners.
Our motto, “Long Life Thread Rolling Tools”, perfectly
describes the most important foundations of our project:
the exceptional quality and durability of the thread rolling
tools we supply to hundreds of fastener producers around
the world.
At Heroslam, we currently export more than 80% of the
company’s production. And thanks to our extensive com-
mercial network, Heroslam today loyal customers in more
than 35 countries.
Specialization & Customization:

Keys to Success That is why we truly believe that our most important asset
This international vision has given us the opportunity is our people, the team of professionals that make Heroslam.
throughout our history to deepen into the particularities of We are a multi-disciplinary team of highly qualified profes-
different industry sectors such as the automotive, aerospace, sionals with extensive experience in the fastener tooling in-
construction, energy and nail manufacturing, among others, dustry and strongly committed to our values: professional-
offering as a result a high level of specialization that allows ism, teamwork, continuous improvement and excellence in
us to provide customized solutions to the specific needs of what we do.
our customers.
Close to Our Customers
The most prestigious fastener and threaded parts produc-
ers around the world rely on Heroslam as their main thread
rolling tools provider. We establish long-term business re-
lationships with our customers, becoming their partners in
thread rolling solutions to help them optimize their threading
processes.
We Are Manufacturers
At Heroslam, we manufacture the widest range of thread
rolling tools available on the market. Our range of thread
rolling tools includes flat, cylindrical and planetary dies, and
we produce all our dies from beginning to end at our own
facilities including heat treatment and coatings. Our heat
treatment and coatings capabilities provide our tools an ex-
tra quality and guarantee.
Qualified & Committed Professionals

Heroslam started in 1942 as a family business, and in
1973 it became the first employee-owned company in Spain.
Today Heroslam remains under this management model,
where 90% of our staff members are also shareholders of
the company.

Thanks to our extensive background in the field of thread Future Challenges
rolling tools for the production of fasteners, Heroslam offers Our goal is to continue at the forefront of the industry in
its customers a professional and personalized technical and terms of quality, precision and durability through research
commercial assistance. Additionally, the company provides and development of new materials and coatings as well as
the industry with tailor-made and customized thread rolling new manufacturing technologies and a clear commitment to
solutions. digitizing our processes through Industry 4.0 strategies.
Environmentally Friendly
We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint. And
for this reason, we encourage our customers to make use of
our tool regrinding service, which allows recycling and the
reuse of already manufactured tools, significantly reducing
steel consumption.
At Heroslam, we will continue to work in order to con-

solidate our position as one of the leading manufacturers of
thread rolling tools in the world. Learn more at:
www.heroslam.com FTI

Fastener Inspection Machines
Danielle Crittenden
Marketing Coordinator
General Inspection, LLC (Gi) A look at four versatile inspection systems
10585 Enterprise Dr.
Davisburg, MI 48350 USA offering advanced options for fasteners.
wwwgeninsp.com
General Inspection provides high-speed, 100% inspec- precision. The Gi-100DT is primarily used for sorting parts
tion machines and single-piece inspection machines for QC that have less than a 3:1 length to diameter ratio—nuts, valve
and shop floor quality checks for fasteners and other turned spring retainers, rivets, bushings, washers, etc.—all at up to
parts. The Gi-360T, Gi-100DT, Gi-HALO and VisionLab are 800 ppm. Multiple sensors can be added to the Gi-100DT
the best inspection system options for fasteners. including Eddy Current, Multiple Vision Stations with Gi
The Gi-360T is a high-speed, 360° laser gauging machine specialty lenses and Laser Topography.
that utilizes an eight detector laser Eddy Current ensures detection of metallurgical defects
array to measure part profiles at such as seams, missing plating or presence of heat-treatment.
rates up to 400 ppm. The machine Vision stations can be added to detect defects like chips in
uses eight additional sensors and the ID, missing internal threads, damaged threads on deep
real-time part velocity calcula- threaded holes, nylon ring presence, chips in grooves, cracks,
tion to create a 3D profile of each missing or damaged weld projections and missing crimp. The
part, along with measurement of a Laser Topography sensor shows a 3D profile of the parts and
wide range of definable features to can measure diameters and heights as well as find defects like
determine if each part meets exact chips, dents and flatness. The Gi-100DT is used to inspect
dimensional requirements. The 100% of the production. The Gi-100DT sorting machine, has
GI-360 measures several crucial great flexibility to sort a wide variety of parts.
fastener features such as head diameter, lengths, straightness, The Gi-HALO requires no complicated bowl feeder
concentricity and threads (including major, minor, and pitch changeover, no changing dial plates and no moving con-
diameter). It also detects any damaged threads. The GI-360T veyors. HALO has a simple, single-point track adjustment
includes a tilt and lift feature for the laser head. This ensures providing the fastest changeover in the industry. The system
the lasers are perpendicular to the part and corrects for the uses a hang-by-the-head gravity track to feed parts through a
cosine error of headed parts, providing unparalleled measure- comprehensive series of cameras plus eddy-current.
ments of diameters, lengths, angles and radii. The Gi-360T The standard HALO inspection system is equipped with
inspection machine also has optional Axial Vision for critical four cameras with four backlights and two surface illuminating
head/flange crack detection as well as optional Eddy-Current front lights (one from the top and one from the bottom) for
to verify parts have been heat-treated.
The Gi-100DT utilizes a glass dial table, which provides
flat components ideal transportation. The stability of the
parts allows for better image analysis, image capturing and

EMPHASIS: Sorting & Inspecting
360° profile measurements and 360° surface defect detection. calibration. VisionLab comes in three different sizes:
A patented light sequence process generates eight images from
four cameras. The front and back lighting technique in com- • VisionLab 75, which can measure parts up to 75 mm in
bination specifically (but not limited to) detects dimensional length and up to 35 mm in diameter.
and profile defects combined with front lighting to perform • VisionLab 150, which can measure parts up to 150 mm
visual defect detection: in length and 50 mm in diameter.
• 360° dimensional inspection • VisionLab X, which can be custom designed to fit most
• 360° surface defect detection applications.
• Crack detection Gi offers patented systems that detect dimensional and

visual defects simultaneously. Gi systems incorporate laser,
• Heat-treatment verification vision and eddy-current for dimensional measurement, visual
defect detection and rejection of metallurgical anomalies as a
• Recess measurement and defect detection
method for fastener manufacturers and distributors to achieve
Uniquely, the top front light is utilized by Gi’s Top View zero defects.
Camera to detect cracks, broken punch, filled torx recess and R&D remains key to Gi’s success and continuous software
presence of head markings. And Eddy-Current adds the ability development has kept Gi the leader and preferred source for
to detect heat-treatment. fastener inspection systems. All new developments are state-
The Gi-HALO sorting machine provides the ultimate per- of-the-art and continue to revolutionize inspection technol-
formance for bolt inspection and sorting. It’s unique, simpli- ogy. With over 70 patents and patents pending, Gi is the first
fied part handling provides extremely fast part changeover. choice among fastener producers worldwide. Contact Gi to
It’s comprehensive sensing technologies provide complete learn more about what we can do for your company.
part inspection at higher than production rates. To obtain additional technical information and specifica-
With GI’s VisionLab, in just a few seconds all dimensions tions on the advanced inspection systems available from
including lengths, diameters, radii, angles and external threads General Inspection, contact the author in Davisburg, MI,
are displayed and measured accurately, within two microns. USA, or visit the General Inspection website.
Part tolerances are assigned with the appropriate part number www.geninsp.com FTI
and stored in memory for quick recall. Any feature found to be
out of tolerance is highlighted in red for immediate notifica- Company Profile:
tion. A complete roster of all part dimensions is stored in the
system, which data can be entered, which is then transferred
General Inspection LLC is an expert in di-
to a customizable data collection program. VisionLab, 3D mensional inspection and visual defect detec-
gauging system advantages include complete inspection time tion, and has been solving quality issues since
in less than five seconds, up to 360 profiles, enhanced GD&T 1991. General Inspection LLC manufactures a
feature measurements, simplified 3D GUI and built-in self- complete line of gauging, sorting and inspection
systems incorporating laser, eddy current and
vision technologies for dimensional measure-
ment and determining metallurgical defects as a
method for achieving zero defects. The company’s
gauging, inspection and sorting systems assure
quality in product size, shape and structure. In
today’s zero-defect environment, the quality of
your inspection technology is a critical factor in
your ability to compete. Additionally, today most
of General Inspection’s service calls are resolved
online. However, when upgrades and physical
repairs are required by a customer, a service
technician is necessary. General Inspection LLC
prides itself in its customer service and support.
Please contact the company for further assistance
with your General Inspection machinery.
www.geninsp.com

Engineered Automated
Counting & Packaging Solutions
Raven Easton
Marketing/Project Manager
Batching Systems, Inc.
Batchmaster® Counters with patented dual
50 Jibsail Drive view scanners can now be integrated
Prince Frederick, MD 20678 USA
www.BatchingSystems.com with a vision inspection system.
Batching Systems, Inc. specializes in engineered auto- Benefits of the Batchmaster® IV Counter (BMIV)
mated packaging solutions. We have been engineering, manu- Include the Following:
facturing and integrating packaging lines for over 30 years. The benefits of the Batchmaster IV counter (BMIV) include
We offer full turnkey integration of our patented counters and the following:
weighers to virtually any type of bagger, magnetic orientation • Increased production, two to three times faster
system, box handling equipment, blister carousel, clamshell than our BMII.
system and container handling equipment. • Higher scan rate and resolution at 6000 scans
times per second.
Latest Accurate High-Speed Counting System • Increase up time with auto fault reset option.
Batchmaster® Counters are the only counters that utilize This option clears the PPU, homes the gates,
patented dual view scanners that provide the highest accuracy and restarts the counter automatically.
count possible. Out of tolerance parts are rejected prior to en- • Few wear parts.
tering a package. The latest Batchmaster IV counter (BMIV) • Increased reliability.
is an accurate high-speed counting system that detects and • Easy to operate.
rejects parts one-third smaller or larger than a target part • Can accurately count a wide size range of parts
thereby separating (sorting) the good parts from the bad. The from 1/16-2.75" ball up to 6" long
processing unit is designed with a transparent front panel for • Can reject product that is 30% larger or smaller
visual inspection of gate movement and product flow. These than the target product.
counters can easily integrate with upstream and downstream
packaging equipment. Batching Systems can provide stand-
alone counters or fully integrated turnkey packaging systems.
A wide variety of fasteners can be fed and singulated with
our high-speed enhanced geometry dual axis bowl feeder and
change over from one part to another requires no tools and
takes less than two minutes.
Other features include industrial grade stainless steel
hopper, bowl and stand; integrated PLC and remote network
capability; and available UL, cUL, CE, multi-language and
IP65 Wash Down, Food Grade and Anti-Static options.
Batchmaster® IV 200 mm 2-gate, belt-feed counter with

floor level incline cleated transfer conveyor. Batchmaster® IV 200 mm 2-gate, belt-feed counter.

Samples of fastener parts that can be counted and packaged on the Batchmaster IV system.
• Increased lifetime/expandable electronics platform, was readable.
future electronics are backwards compatible. Parts that can not be ink jetted because of incorrect orienta-
• Gate motor programs can be accessed and adjusted tion are rejected and recycled. Parts that have unreadable bar
from counter HMI. codes are rejected into a reject tub before they were counted
• New smart motors for gates are stronger, faster into bags or boxes. Up to 600 fitting per minute can be ori-
and more reliable. entated, ink jetted with bar code and counted into bags or
• New options for color verification and reject. boxes. Utilizing an integrated vision system with our feeders
• Continuous software improvement, updates are and counters allows us to provide a higher level of inspection
free for the life of the counter. systems that are beyond volume base inspection that our dual
• New 3D scanner demo software, lets you see view scanners provide for counting.
what the counter is seeing.
Validations of Complete Assemblies
Carton Filling and Vision System We can now validate that screws or nuts are on assemblies
Marks & Counts Parts or that small assemblies are complete, and if they are out
One of our recent systems is a carton filling system de- of tolerance, reject them before they are counted into bags,
signed to mark, count and dispense PVC pipe fittings into boxes or other containers. Assemblies such as cable clamp
cartons. Product is loaded from existing 42" x 42" totes into assemblies, bolt or screws with fixed washers, sex bolts or
a bulk feed hopper. The bulk feed hopper meters product as turn buckles can be validated.
needed onto an inclined cleated conveyor from which the A bag filling system includes the same counting and fill-
product is then fed onto a singulation conveyor. An adjustable ing system as above, but with a bagger and thermal transfer
rail and product wiper on the singulation conveyor pushes printer in place of the carton erecting, conveying and sealing
excess product onto a return conveyor, which recycles the equipment. The counting system is integrated to the bagger
product back to the bulk hopper. Successfully separated and fills the bags with the correct count of product.
and singulated product will pass under an ink jet printer for Batching, scanning and filling solutions are extremely
marking if needed. The singulated product then feeds through versatile and can be used on an almost limitless variety of
our patented two-gate parts processing unit (PPU). The PPU hardware products. www.BatchingSystems.com FTI
separates the batches into the required counts. This belt feed
counter can feed product at up to 600 ipm. The product size Company Profile:
range is 1" x 1" up to 6" x 6". Batching Systems, Inc. has helped to revolutionize the auto-
The counter is integrated to a box line consisting of a car- mated packaging and filling industry with its patented state-
ton erector, “smart” powered roller conveyor and case taper. of-the-art technology. The company provides batching, scan-
The formed carton will feed onto the “smart” conveyor to a ning and filling solutions by count, weight or volume for a
variety of products from tablets and pills, to toys, hardware,
fill point at the counter discharge. Once filled, the carton is
sporting goods, crafts, plastics, agricultural products, medi-
automatically transferred to the carton closer and taper. cal devices, food, candy, confectionery, rolls and bagels. Our
systems are highly engineered and rugged, offering reliable
Vision Inspection System Can Be Added to Inspect and precise count accuracy, while at the same time provid-
Small Assemblies or Orientation for Labeling ing maximum operational flexibility. Batching Systems, Inc.
serves a wide variety of industries—each with its own unique
This system has an integrated vision system used for in-
challenges. Our four divisions include Industrial/General
spection. It will validate that the product was correct and in Products, Food, Medical and Pharmaceutical/Nutraceutical.
the correct orientation position for ink jetting bar codes onto www.BatchingSystems.com
the fittings. The vision system also validates that the bar code

100% Inspection Ecosystem
With SPC Controls periodically. Being very precise and easy to use, they help
Massimo Agrati, CEO operators to maintain concentration on production machines
Dimac Srl setup and running. The speed of measurement obtained with
s.s. n.10 per Voghera 93/5/D
these machines allows the capability to expand the quantity
15057 Tortona (AL), Italy
www.dimacsrl.com of pieces checked per SPC cycle and to intensify the daily
SPC checks to broaden the statistical base and improve the
Industry 4.0 is the new paradigm that has caused manufac- quality control of production.
turing industries to invest in tools, sensors and techniques for
collecting and analyzing data in real time in order to deepen Control & Measurement of Fasteners
their knowledge of the production process and optimize its in Which Length Prevails Over Diameter
automation. The SPC LAB is a machine designed for the control and
The Dimac 100% Inspection ecosystem includes SPC measurement of fasteners and special pieces with cylindrical
machines, designed to dramatically simplify and speed up the symmetry, in which the length prevails over the diameter. Its
acquisition of the most significant measurements and data col- structure is very sturdy, it is equipped with pivoting wheels
lection during the production process of fasteners and special that allow it to be positioned wherever you want in the depart-
pieces. The measurements and data collected are transferred ment of production alongside cold forging machines, shearing
to the company ERP system in real time, where they are presses, thread rolling machines, multi-spindle lathes, point-
analyzed to define the corrective actions to be implemented ing machines and machines for secondary operations. It is
to keep the process within the established quality objectives. equipped with a very high-resolution camera with collimated
telecentric optics with which dimensional measurements are
Advantages & Benefits performed by profilometric analysis. Its accuracy can reach
of These Inspection Systems 5 μm. It can also be used as a gauge, without a control plan,
One of the main advantages of these machines lies in the to perform noncontact flying measurements of any quote on
objectification of the measurements that are defined as human the part. It is a very practical machine, characterized by a very
error-free because they are performed automatically without
contact, thanks to an artificial vision system based on very
high-resolution cameras and collimated telecentric optics.
The positioning of the pieces in the machine and the ac-
quisition of the measurements are very simple and immedi-
ate. The operator just places the pieces in the measurement
station and presses START. The control plans can include
the acquisition of measurements with cameras, the manual
verification of internal measurements (e.g., depth of a blind
hole), the manual insertion of mechanical verifications (e.g.,
plug screwing verification) and the validation of attributes
(e.g., surface treatment yes/no).
Acquired measurements and controls are immediately ana-
lysed on the machine and the display shows the characteristic
values of the process in progress Cp, Cpk, Σ for an initial
check by the operator. The same data is shared in real time
with the company Quality ERP system whose algorithm can
generate the corrective actions necessary to keep the process
in the qualitative trend expected for the batch in production.
Main advantages from the point of view of the operator are
that Dimac SPC machines are tailored to the operator for the
speed and robustness of the measurements, the intuitiveness
and conviviality of the user interface, the automatic registra-
tion and saving of all the parameters of the workpiece.
Main advantages from the point of view of the manu-
facturing company that uses them are that the Dimac SPC
machines allow important savings in terms of time and money
in process control and in the sharing of production data,
they save important costs in terms of conventional tools for
manual measurement to be acquired and maintained/calibrated

simple user interface borrowed from the very famous Dimac Automation of the SPA Data
MCVx software platform, very successful with operators in Acquisition & Collection Process
all countries of the world who use it on Dimac automatic The SPC ROBOT represents the future from the point of
machines for 100% inspection and sorting. view of automation of the SPC data acquisition and collection
process. The ideal configuration could include one or more
Measurement & Data Collection self-driving trolleys that move from one production machine
in a Semi-Automatic Mode to another in the department to pick up the pieces for SPC
The SPC EVO is the Dimac proposal for the measurement control at regular intervals. The production machine opera-
and data collection in semi-automatic mode. It was mainly tor places the pieces on the trolley, which takes them to the
designed to perform SPC checks during the mass production control and measurement station (SPC LAB or SPC EVO). A
of fasteners and special pieces with flat symmetry obtained robot with camera guidance picks up the pieces in sequence
by blanking, fine blanking or sintering, in which the external from the trolley and places them in the SPC measuring sta-
diameter prevails over the height/length. The main peculiar- tion. Once the piece measurement cycle is finished, the robot
ity of SPC EVO is that of automatically withdrawing the returns the piece on the trolley and picks up the next. When
pieces to be checked from an interchangeable blister, in this all the pieces have been measured, the result is displayed on
case all the pieces relating to the critical figures of a blanking the MES terminal of the production machine with corrective
mould. Dimensional measurements are performed both by instructions for the operator while the trolley brings them
profilometric analysis and by direct diascopy illumination. back to the operator for storage.
Accuracy can reach 5 μm. The new generation SPCx user
interface is the natural evolution of the MCVx platform and
is particularly appreciated by operators for its intuitiveness
in setting the measurements and data to be recorded. A very
interesting aspect of this machine is that of carrying out very
precise measurements on geometric entities in bas-relief or
in high-relief present on any flat surface.
The Dimac range of machinery is distributed and serviced

in North America and Canada by Angor-Intools Ltd.
www.angor-intools.com • www.dimacsrl.com FTI
Company Profile:
For more than 30 years, Dimac Srl has been a reference
point for 100% automatic inspection and sorting equipment
for fasteners and special parts. Based in Tortona (AL), Ita-
ly, Dimac owns the complete know how to design, develop
and manufacture his machines, providing turnkey solutions
for optical inspection, gauging and measurement, NDT
controls. Dimac exports worldwide for the most important
producers of fasteners, guaranteeing them constant live sup-
port. Dimac is distributed in North America and Canada by
Angor-Intools, www.angor-intools.com.
For more information visit www.dimacsrl.com

Sorting System with
Next-Generation Technology
Torsten Viebahn
GEFRA GmbH
New technology from the developer and producer
Nisterbergerweg 12 of OptiSort sorting & inspecting machines.
D - 57520 Friedewald, Germany
www.gefragmbh.de
customers gain time and secure inspection quality to set the
correct lighting within a few seconds, when changing to the
GEFRA GmbH is the developer and producer of OptiSort part, which will be inspected next. The machine saves all
sorting and inspecting machines. necessary data of the lighting position in the part data list.
SFS
Camera
Top
SFS
Lighting
Devices
SFS
Camera
Bottom
At GEFRA, we continuously improve our systems for the

benefit of our customers, therefore we have advanced our SFS
System (SFS = shape from shading) and are able to include all
necessary components into a smaller camera system includ-
ing the extensive lighting. The SFS technology uses several
images with different directions of lighting. These pictures
are combined together and calculated by an algorithm to one
single image. As a result, an image is produced containing all
shape information of the surface. Every small surface defect
can be shown and detected very effectively. SFS Image created by the algorithm.
The new computer system we have developed allows us
to increase the speed with SFS from the top and bottom up
to 700 ppm. The smaller ring light allows us to change the
position between the top and bottom so that we will have a
much better image, which gives a very good result.
Furthermore, it is possible to develop and upgrade this sys-
tem in house at GEFRA, giving the benefit of a short reaction
time and updated equipment to our customers.
Due to the fact, that the correct lighting position of the
SFS process is mandatory, we use servo motor-driven axes Surface defect on the part (left and analysis by
to set the position of the flash lighting. With this, GEFRA the computer system (right).

We offer two main machine designs, a steel ring type for
inspecting screws and long rod-shaped parts, and a glass
ring design for inspection of nuts, washers, rivets, and other
flat parts.
OptiSort ST for screw

inspection.
Our range begins with screws in diameter of 1.4 mm and

goes up to 18 mm. Length of screws can be inspected up to
160 mm. Inspecting ratio up to 2000 ppm depending on size
and inspection equipment.
Our inspection data can be passed through to your product

data acquisition system, and GEFRA OptiSort machines are
able to correspond with peripheral machines such as packing
OptiSort W for washer inspection inspection,
for flat parts with a surface up to 90 x 90 mm. stations or loading belts.
If you are not sure whether your parts can be inspected to
The GEFRA GmbH portfolio begins with inspecting meas- the quality you require, just give GEFRA a call and send the
urements of production parts as for example, shaft diameter, company some sample parts. We will try to get them running
head diameter, thread quality and so on. Additionally, GEFRA on our demo machines, in order to give you a possible solu-
equipment is capable of inspecting surface defects, scratches, tion, if we can achieve your inspection needs with a GEFRA
cracks, symmetry, straightness, flatness, ovality and differ- OptiSort system.
ences in material quality or hardness. Also, equipped with a To learn more, contact the author in Germany or visit the
color camera, it is possible to detect deviations of colors on GEFRA website. www.gefragmbh.de FTI
the surface, for example, coating errors. GEFRA also offers
loading systems and packaging stations, which are also con- Company Profile:
trolled by the machine. Since 1995, GEFRA GmbH of Germany, has been de-
The company’s software system, the GEFRA AutoCon- veloping and manufacturing inspection systems for
trol, is easy to use with a minimum of training and has been automotive and aircraft fasteners as well as other bulk
developed to an operator friendly standard. The user does not products. Most of the well-known worldwide fastener
need any programming skills nor any profound knowledge companies trust in the OptiSort system available from
of computer systems. GEFRA. GEFRA OptiSort systems ensure an efficient
It is possible to do training for your operators at your plant 100% automatic quality control where a cost-efficient
or at the GEFRA site. We have an end inspection of all ma- and zero ppm error quote is needed. More than 330 sys-
chines in house at GEFRA as well as technicians who install tems all over the world are speaking in the GEFRA com-
the machine at your location on site. We offer on-line service pany’s favor. www.gefragmbh.de
via LAN connection and team viewer.

UPDATE:
wire 2022 June 20-24, 2022
Düsseldorf, Germany
As the leading networking event for the wire technologies including wire manufacturing and
and cable sector, wire 2022 is where show partici- finishing machinery, fastener and formed parts
pants can experience the latest technologies and technology including products, process tools
state-of-the-art machinery live in action, meet and auxiliary materials as well as special wires
market leaders and newcomers, establish valu- and cables and quality assurance equipment.
able contacts and find new business partners. With its wide range and international reach,
Companies that will be exhibiting fastener wire 2022 will present the entire value chain and
machinery, tooling and equipment accessories as reflect the status of the industry.
well as fastener materials and other ancillary fastener The wire 2022 trade fair will include a North
products, will be presenting their technologies in American Pavilion, which is organized by Messe
Halls 9 through 15 at wire 2022. Düsseldorf North America (MDNA), Chicago, IL,
The fastener technology exhibitors at the wire USA, and sponsored by the Wire and Cable Industry
show will present a comprehensive range of new Suppliers Association® (WCISA®), Akron, OH, USA.
Exhibitor Update Sidebars: More products to be seen at wire 2022.
Also see our full preview in Fastener Technology International (FTI), April/May 2022, pages 68-80
WAFIOS AG:
New Innovative Parts Output
The forming technology from WAFIOS Umformtechnik
GmbH, Wuppertal, Germany, is revolutionizing the output
of finished parts from the machine. The new patent-
pending PTS takes the finished parts directly at the die
and then guides them through a pipe system out of the
machine to the desired location. Good and bad parts are can also be retrofitted on existing machines to benefit
carefully separated by a sorting gate. from the advantages in existing production setups as well.
This effectively avoids the mixing of parts when changing WAFIOS FORMING TECHNOLOGY is currently
products. These advantages to users include the following: examining the possibility of fitting or retrofitting the PTS
• Output of position-oriented parts—perfect for further also to other machine types.
processing. The new PTS system will be exhibited at the wire 2022
• Avoiding oil carry-over: Parts come out of the show in Hall 10, Stand F40.
machine virtually oil-free. This often means: No need www.wafios-umformtechnik.de
to wash parts before further processing.
• Saving of conveyor belts and related equipment is
possible. Thereby: The space saved can be put to
other practical uses.
• A clean machine environment.
• A linked system with the next process can be
positioned more flexibly.
• Tool life is often increased through the cooling effect.
Another plus point is that the PTS not only extracts the
parts, but also the oil mist from the press area. Due to the
significantly reduced extraction volumes of the PTS, in
most cases, oil mist extraction systems can be designed
correspondingly smaller.
Not only new HC 4 rotor press type machines can be
equipped with this innovative system, but the new PTS

ANU Group: Tungsten Carbide • Strong Partnership With Kennametal, India For
Tungsten Carbide
Dies, Tools & Wear Parts
• World Class Quality
ANU Group is a world-renowned manufacturer of High
Quality Tungsten Carbide Dies and Tools, catering to • Diversified Product Range For Various Complex
various industry segments like the fastener industries, Applications
drawing industries (wire, bar, tube) and automotive
industries. In December 2022, ANU Group will be • Over 300 Satisfied Customers With Presence In Over
successfully completing 49 years in the business. ANU 25 Countries Around The World
Group is proud to have six manufacturing facilities in Directors from ANU Group, India will be at the booth in
India, with three of them 100% dedicated for exports to Hall 13, Stand 13B36 throughout the duration of wire
Europe through a joint venture with another world-class 2022 for any queries.
company—WORLES S.L. in Barcelona, Spain.
Or to learn more about the products and services available
Here are some of the salient points about ANU Group: from the ANU Group, visit the company’s website.
• Leaders in Tungsten Carbide Dies with nearly 49 www.anugroup.net
Years Of Experience
• Six Fully Equipped Production Facilities In India
• Qualified Management Team
• Production Facility In India In Joint Venture with
WORLES S.L., Spain With Sales Office in Barcelona
• Technology Associations With Japan & Germany
WORLES S.L.: High-Quality Companies
Tungsten Carbide Dies & Tools • Multi Lingual Experienced Sales & Commercial
Department
WORLES S.L., located in Barcelona, Spain, a name
synonymous in Europe to “The Trouble shooters”, • More skilled people readily available from ANU Group
“Guaranteed Quality” and “Timely Delivery”, is a world-
class manufacturer of High-Quality Tungsten Carbide Dies • Access to World’s leading Machine Manufacturers
and Tools. WORLES has a European Base with a Sales • Opportunity to Re-invest in Research & Development
Office in Barcelona, Spain, which provides an on-site
presence in the European market. WORLES has three • More Cost Effective Tools
state-of-the-art manufacturing set ups in India under a • Bigger Machine Park
joint venture with ANU Group of companies under Total
Supervision of Technical Directors of WORLES, stationed Directors from WORLES, Spain will be at the booth
in India. WORLES S.L. will be exhibiting its products at throughout the duration of wire 2022 for any queries.
wire 2022 at Stand 13B36. WORLES is also looking for a Sales Agent in USA.
The following are some of the company’s merits to help Contact: Mr. Geert Smet (Managing Director) by phone
you in choosing WORLES S.L. as your preferred partner: at +34 93 645 54 28 or email geert@worles.com.
• “Guaranteed Quality” matching European Standards www.worles.com
& International Norms
• Sales Office in Spain For Local Contact in Europe
• Hi-Tech Traceability to track “Real Time Status” of
every tool
• Bigger & Diversified Product Range
• 100% uninterrupted tooling supply throughout the
year through Backup from other three ANU Group
companies—365 days 24 x 7 production capacity
• Higher investment capability to grow faster and
supply to multiple plants of a customer
• Bigger Raw Material Stock Through Four ANU Group
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Mesh Belt Atmosphere Heat Treating Systems meet or

CAN-ENG: Continuous Mesh Belt exceed stringent quality control requirements and are fully
Atmosphere Furnace Systems compliant to meet the requirements of AIAG CQI-9 Heat
Can-Eng Furnaces International Ltd., Niagara Falls, Treatment System guidelines.
Ontario, Canada, is the industry leader for the supply of CAN-ENG systems are supplied as totally automated, turn-
Continuous Mesh Belt Atmosphere Furnace Systems. key heat-treating lines, which include computer-controlled
Much of this can be attributed to design innovation, loading systems, pre-wash stations, hardening furnaces,
which changed the industry and continues today. CAN- quench systems, post washer stations and tempering
ENG’s equipment leads the industry in up-time reliability, furnaces. Auxiliary equipment such as dephosphating
energy efficiency and soft handling features to deliver systems, blackening systems, bin handling, atmosphere
superior part cosmetics. Standard production capacities generators and full SCADA capabilities are also available
are available from 100 kg/hr (250 lb/hr) up to the largest to complete the system automation. System features
systems in operation at over 3400 kg/hr (7500 lb/hr). include:
• Continuous production systems that deliver superior
part quality.
• High capacity, external belt loading designs that
improve throughput efficiency while reducing part
mixing and damage.
• Specific design features to minimize possibility of
foreign material.
• Proven field reliability and maximum up-time
performance.
• Soft handling design features minimize part damage.
• Maximum fuel efficiency through innovative design
and energy recuperation.
CAN-ENG Mesh Belt Atmosphere Furnace Systems for
• Fully automated SCADA systems with enhanced
the fastener industry are designed to reduce part mixing
reporting and data collection capabilities.
potential, reduce part damage/thread damage potential,
offer wider product size range processing flexibility, • Austempering, carburizing, martempering and neutral
deliver greater operating efficiencies, reduce NOx and and case hardening capabilities.
CO2 emissions, reduce utility consumption and reduce To learn more, visit the CAN-ENG website:
maintenance requirements. CAN-ENG’s Continuous www.can-eng.com
CERATIZIT: Specialty Products and produces highly specialized cutting tools, indexable
inserts, rods made from hard materials and wear parts.
& Innovative Machines for The CERATIZIT Group is the global market leader in
Wire & Cable Manufacture various application segments and successfully develops
new carbide, cermet and ceramic grades, such as for
Show visitors are invited to join CERATIZIT at wire 2022
wood and stone working.
and Tube 2022 in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Stop by the CERATIZIT stand C53 in Hall 9 and learn more
From June 20 to 24, 2022, the CERATIZIT team will
about CERATIZIT’s products and customer service! The
be exhibiting a wide range of products at stand C53 in
company is looking forward to your visit!
hall 9 at the international trade fair presenting the latest
www.ceratizit.com
technology, specialty products and innovative machines
concerning wire and cable manufacturing.
CERATIZIT will present show visitors the company’s
diverse portfolio of products in these areas:
• Heavy duty/bar peeling
• Petro industry and tubes
• Wire and tube processing of different metals
For more than 100 years, CERATIZIT has been a pioneer
in developing exceptional hard material solutions for
machining and wear protection. The private company,
with registered offices in Mamer, Luxembourg, develops
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Celebrating over 50 years of manufacturing
The most durable and reliable
Thread Rolling Machines
• INNOVATION - Next Generation Servo- Servo-

Electric Two and Three Cylindrical Die
Cylindrical Die
Thread Rolling Machines
• SIMPLICITY – Offering a full range of
range of
versatile, user-friendly and efficient thread
efficient thread
rolling machinery, dies and customized
customized
fixturing
• EXPERTISE – In-house technical
knowledge and support for the specialized
specialized
art of thread rolling. We provide leading-
leading-
edge design, workmanship and technology
technology
for our
• customer’s toughest applications
• CONFIDENCE – Proven industry leader leader
built “Tesker Tough” for 50 years
years
• SUPPORT – Complete line of replacement
replacement
parts for Tesker built machines
• UPGRADE – Machine Rebuild Program for
Program for
your aging equipment
• Annular, Infeed, Speed Up & Helical Slow

Feed Cylindrical Dies
• In-house heat treat furnace for total
quality and efficiency
• Cost Effective Die Regrinding Services
• Advantage of working with a die
manufacturer that also builds the
machines and knows the rolling process
Tesker Manufacturing Corporation

262-675-6505
www.tesker.com
High-Speed Automatic Tapping Machines
HS Automazioni Srl
Via San Maurizio, 184/17 For producing internal threads and performing
10073 Ciriè (TO), Italy
www.hsaspe.com
secondary machining operations.
A member of the Sacma Group, HS Automazioni Srl screw or brushless synchronized motion systems. Internal
of Italy, is the designer and manufacturer of a wide range threads, within the range M2 to M36 can be executed with
of automatic machines named HS ASPE, focused on tap- standard taps in both cutting and forming technologies.
ping of internal threads and secondary machining intended Modularity is at the base of the machines. Relative to the
for manufacturers of fasteners and special parts, obtained by characteristics of the application, it is possible to place sin-
cold forming. Due to the increase of secondary operation gle/double spindles resulting in two autonomous working
needed in today’s requirements particularly for special parts, areas. Flexibility is also maximized due to the capability to
the company manufactures automatic tapping machines bas- work two different parts at the same time in a completely
ing on a reversible spindle system together with CNC flex- autonomous process.
ible machines. Precision in operation is achieved by means of the struc-
The new Automatic Tapping Machines are based on the tural rigidity of the frame and the very fine design and engi-
reversible spindle architecture, mechanically driven by lead neering of the positioning/clamping devices. Orthogonality
and concentricity as well as the other di-
mensional/geometrical features, are also
guaranteed for the life of the machine.
In terms of productivity, a configuration
with four spindles, with a max. output
rate up to 200 pieces/minute (for T10-
HC), represents the most complete ma-
chine architecture.
The new T20-HC tapping machine
consisting of two independent working
stations and four units driven by lead
screws within the range M6 to M20, can
be executed using standard taps in both
technologies, cutting and forming with
an output rate up to 160 pieces/minute.
The machine is supplied with the fol-
lowing standard equipment such as ma-
chine frame in electro-welded sheet met-
al, pneumatic equipment and hydraulic
equipment including air treatment and
variable flow pump, coolant system with
adequate tank, two oil-pumps, level sen-
sor, automatic chips conveyor, safety
cabinet including internal lighting by led
lamps and electric cabinet.
The machine cycle controlled by
PLC Siemens S7 TIA-Portal, includ-
ing control boards by two touch screen
panels for programming of machine’s
parameters: spindle's speed, axis control
on working strokes, work pieces count-
ing and anomaly warnings.
The automatic tapping machines for
high production are the result of all the
experience gained by the company over
the years.

All workpieces are loaded into the machine by means of each stroke or, a sophisticated device sensorizing each tap
workpiece elevators or hoppers supplied on request by our through sensors installed into the tap holders to control the
sister company TECNO LIFT, which feed the workpieces torque and the load on each tapping operation. Our machines
into vibrating tanks that transport the workpiece into the ma- are made to realize all types of pitch: Metric - Metric Fine
chine to be processed automatically. – UNC – UNF – BSW – G – Rp – Rc or any special pitch.
The quality of the thread is mechanically guaranteed by To obtain additional technical information and specifica-
the Lead Screw, the only mechanical system that can guaran- tions on the high-speed automatic tapping machines avail-
tee 100% thread quality. On request, the machine can also be able from HS Automazioni Srl, a part of the Sacma Group,
equipped by a system controlling the integrity of the tap after visit the HS Automazioni Srl website. www.hsaspe.com
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Company Profile:
Sacma Group continues its strategy to serve better its customers with more equipment’s for the fastener industry. Sacma
Group acquired shares in the capital of HS Automazioni Srl in 2019. HS Automazioni supplies a wide range of automatic
machines to run pre formed parts obtained by cold forming. It is the logical step which was requested from the Sacma
customers looking for a complete turkey solutions from one solid and stable supplier making everything inside. Sacma
Group has now a full range of machines to cover all aspects of fastener production. www.sacmagroup.com
HS Automazioni Srl was initially specialized for supplying hardware and software system for the general industries and
to design CNC multi spindle turning machines and transfer systems. In 2014, HS Automazioni took control of the ASPE
company making machinery since 1976 which was recognized one of the best supplier for tapping and drilling machiner-
ies with more than 1000 machines started up around the world. Today based on ASPE know-how and on the HS Automazi-
oni engineering expertise, the company with 32 employees designs and manufactures a range of machines rebranded HS
ASPE, which is consist of tapping machines, combined machines, transfer machines and multi spindle turning machines.
The company is located in Ciriè close to Turin, about 80 miles from Sacma headquarter. All components and electric
equipment’s are made and programmed by the HS Automazioni technicians in their factory.
HS ASPE is following the industrial strategy of the Sacma Group with outstanding assembly lines divided by product fam-
ily and following a modular system concept with serial production to make the machines extremely precise and durable.
The company moved to a new plant in January 2022 in the same town with cutting edge equipments to ensure its growing
activity. www.hsaspe.com

Why the Fastener Industry
Needs an eCommerce Solution
Jesse Maga Improvement of your customer relationships
Cinco Industries
10753 Wolf Dr. is an easily attainable capability and should
Huntley, IL 60142 USA be given the same consideration as the
www.cinco-ind.com
purchase of a new fastener machine.
“We don’t need an eCommerce platform,” is a common part with a powerful search ahead feature that filters for the
refrain we’ve heard from numerous manu- best match on our site. Implementing a robust search into
facturers in our industry. In some cases, a B2B eCommerce design creates the quickest and easiest
they are correct, but more often they should route for customers to find what they need, and this enhances
look again. The main reason for the discon- the whole customer experience.
nect doesn’t stem from a failure to under- Finally, the ultimate goal of any eCommerce platform
stand one’s business, but from confusion should be to discover new customers. Traditional methods
with the terms. To help clarify this, here of gaining new customers are only part of a modern sales
are the reasons why Cinco Industries has Jesse Maga strategy. For a company to survive today, they must add digi-
of Cinco
selected Atlas Commerce to provide an tal marketing tools to their tool kit. New areas of focus must
Industries.
eCommerce platform for our customers. include, pay-per-click campaigns, social media ads and even
First and foremost, our primary goal was to enhance our affiliate marketing and referral programs. If a company is
current customer relationships. Simply put, eCommerce only using its online presence as a simple digital catalog, it
websites can reach existing customers in ways that you cur- is letting thousands of customers take their business else-
rently cannot. Using Atlas’ platform and technology we are where by not meeting them where they shop. With a front-
able to easily alert our customers when items are back in facing storefront, thousands or even millions of product con-
stock, display related products that match their buying pref- figurations serve as tiny online signs pointing search engines
erences, and we are able to show appreciation with loyalty to your page and not your competitors. With how modern
programs and bulk discounts. While it is possible to manu- search engines index web pages now, each individual prod-
ally complete those tasks, implementing them without an uct and description serves as its own word of mouth review
eCommerce platform can be arduous and time consuming. delivered straight to your customer’s computer.
Automation of otherwise tedious tasks serves as another Implementing a new eCommerce store is not a simple
example for our decision to power our website with Atlas change. It can be a very large task and should be given the
Commerce’s technology. Too often, our primary method for same consideration as buying a new fastener machine. It can
managing customer quotes and orders took place wholly via also have the same benefit by increasing your sales and mar-
email, with attachments and part drawings passed back and ket size. With as many options as there are today for online
forth creating long and complex message chains that became solutions, it is best to choose one that works with your size
an obstacle to timely com-
munication. With the help of
Atlas, we now have a robust
ordering platform that can
attach each individual or-
der to a customer’s account
for increased visibility. And
the customer is able to cre-
ate multiple shopping carts
for future orders, allowing
them to easily return and
find previous orders without
searching through hundreds
or even thousands of unnec-
essary email messages. For
even increased simplicity,
Atlas has also implemented
a robust search function into
the marketplace. Customers
are now able to find the exact Showcase complex products in a compact and modern browsing experience.

company and can provide the features you need.
What mattered to Cinco was a company that could offer
a “technology first” solution and white glove implementa-
tion from a team that understands complex manufacturing.
For our case we chose Atlas Commerce, because the com-
pany met our requirements. We would recommend this ser-
vice to others, but more importantly we would recommend
each manufacturer begins to contemplate whether its current
technology is doing enough to meet its customers’ demands,
because your competitor is. www.cinco-ind.com FTI
Cinco Industries Profile:

At Cinco Industries we’ve built our business and profes-
sional reputation on a commitment to providing our cus-
tomers in the fastener industry with the highest quality
machinery lines from around the world. Cinco Industries
is a family company that has been serving the manu-
facturing industry for over 45 years, and has cultivated
world-class network of vendors and suppliers dedicated
to helping our customers meet their specific needs. Since
our founding in 1972, we have focused on providing the
highest quality and most affordable solutions for Cold
Heading and Thread Rolling equipment, but we have also
expanded our offerings to meet the growing industry needs
of our customers. In addition to the most advanced high-
speed thread rolling machines in production, Cinco offers
products and solutions for pack lines, material handling
equipment, process monitors, optical sorting equipment
and more. Whatever equipment you need, our team will
find the right solution for your company’s need.
www.cinco-ind.com
Atlas Commerce Profile:

Atlas Commerce offers a platform for wholesalers, dis-
tributors and manufacturers to sell their products online
to their customers. Your customers will have a personal-
ized experience to see their prices and products they can
purchase. The company provides an eCommerce product
that has finally been built for the complex needs of B2B
transactions. We expect our customers to see value from
our solution in a matter of weeks, and we have shaved off
months from a typical B2B implementation. Accurate pric-
ing is the most critical part of an eCommerce experience.
Negotiated, bulk discounts, promotions and pricing rules
are all possible through Atlas. Thousands of different vari-
ations of the same type of product with hundreds of unique
attributes are common for B2B businesses. Atlas makes
managing complex products easy and efficient. With quick
order, multiple carts, product list purchasing and more,
you can move your customers to the checkout page faster.
And faster service, means your customers will keep com-
ing back. www.atlas-commerce.com

Thread Rolling Roundup
compiled by the Editors at Fastener Technology International
Suppliers have responded to our call for the state-of-the-art
in thread rolling equipment and technology.
New 3-Dies Thread Rolling Machine Long-Life Thread Rolling Tools

Melania Mencarelli of Regg Rolling, a division of Alberto Gabika, Commercial Director, Heroslam,
Regg Inspection Srl, Gorgonzola (Mi), Italy, says, Bizkaia. Spain, says, “Since 1942, we have produced
Regg Rolling designs all machines with the most long-life thread rolling tools for the production of
updated technologies for maximum rigidity, high fasteners and threaded parts primarily geared toward
accuracy and uniformity. the automotive, aerospace, energy and nail industries.
“With more than 80 years of experience, we design
and manufacture long-life thread rolling tools of
exceptional quality and precision, primarily geared
toward the automotive, aerospace, energy and nail
industries. Heroslam’s thread rolling dies combine
top-quality steels, advanced grinding and RRO tech-
nology, in-house heat treatments and home-made
special coatings for longer tool life.
“We offer the most complete range of thread rolling
tools including flat, planetary and cylindrical thread
rolling dies and the best thread rolling solutions in
terms of quality, precision and tool life, reducing
nonquality costs, avoiding re-work operations and
carrying out fewer machine preps and changes as well
as minimizing machine down time.
“Additionally, we offer our customers all our experi-
ence and know-how in thread rolling processes to
assist them in selecting the tools that best suit their
specific needs. This is why the most prestigious fas-
tener manufacturers worldwide rely on Heroslam as
their main thread rolling tools supplier.
“And at Heroslam, we are committed to reducing our
carbon footprint. For this reason, we promote our
regrinding service for the regeneration of used tools
among our clients, which allows us to recycle and
reuse already manufactured tools, significantly re-
ducing steel consumption and helping our customers
to reuse their used tools at a competitive price while
“Features and benefits of the new 3-dies thread rolling maintaining tool performance.
machine 3R40HD include the following:
• All mechanical components have been designed
with F.E.M. analysis to obtain the most rigid
structure for less die wearing.
• Direct Drive and zero backlash gear reducers on
the three spindles for perfect die matching and
quick set-up.
Heroslam cylindrical dies
• Siemens PLC/FANUC CNC controlled for easy (top left), flat dies for
maintenance and automation. aerospace applications (top
right) and planetary dies for
• Machine monitoring system for 4.0 integration.
nails (right).
“For additional details, please send an email to us at
customerservice@regginspection.it. “For more about Heroslam’s thread rolling tools, visit
www.reggrolling.com the company’s website.” www.heroslam.com

Thread Rolling Expertise, “At Tesker, we know you need more than just equip-
Simplicity & Confidence ment. In these days of tight budgets and tough com-
petition, you need all the support you can get to help
Mark Pritzl, General Manager at Tesker Manufactur-
keep you rolling.
ing Corporation, Saukville, WI, USA, says, “Tesker
Manufacturing Corporation is the source for your “Tesker provides a quality in manufacturing tradi-
thread rolling needs. Turn to us for the most durable, tion that dates back to 1967. Tesker was founded on
easiest-to-use equipment in the industry. Stay with us one basic principle—that a small, customer-oriented
for all the expertise and service you need to gain and business with a commitment to quality could make
sustain a competitive edge. a difference.
“We provide expertise—At a time when specialized “Tesker founder, Don Tesker, always felt it best to
technical knowledge is increasingly difficult to keep build machinery and tooling as strong and durable
in house, you can rely on our team for the insights as he would want to buy. The very first machines
you need to keep rolling
“We provide simplicity—Turn to us as a complete
resource for equipment, dies and fixtures along with
the technical support built on decades of industry suc-
cess. Tesker helps you make the most of today’s best
technologies—and all just a phone call away.
“We provide confidence—Thread rolling machines
of proven durability, coupled with a solutions-based
approach ensures that every piece of equipment you
get from Tesker is focused on meeting your needs
and requirements.
THE FASTENER FLAT DIES

MACHINERY • All standard thread forms
Profiroll is a complete thread • Knurl / Groove Dies
die manufacturer. Starting
with 3 certified material CYLINDRICAL DIES
suppliers all manufacturing • 2 Roll / 3 Roll Dies
of our dies is done in house • Helical / Annular / In-Feed /
including the controlled heat Thru-Feed Dies
treatment and the finishing • SRS Dies
with optional special pat-
ented surface PLANETARY DIES
treatment pro- • SRS or standard execution
cess PROSurface
BlackDiamond ®. MATHREAD ®/
MATPOINT ®
Being a machine manufac- LICENSED
turer we offer the option to Profiroll Technologies USA, Inc. Tel: +1 248 347 9390
test special applications in Autania Tec Center Fax: +1 248 347 9392
house before delivery. 48152 West Road, Wixom, Email: ptusa@profiroll.com
MI 48393 USA www.profiroll.com
MACHINE, DIE, PROCESS FROM ONE SOURCE

Tesker built are still in operation, which attests to of personnel skills through training courses and the
the uncompromising quality and durability of Tesker use of an information system that allows a step-by-
thread rolling machines and dies. step monitoring of the manufacturing process and
“Throughout the years, the pride we’ve taken in our the traceability of the products. Moreover, Rolling
products has been equaled only by the pride we’ve Tools has a laboratory for the profile control and for
taken in our service of your thread rolling needs. To- metrological and hardness measuring.
day, the Tesker team continues to work closely with “Rolling Tools is rewarded with ISO 9001:2008 Qual-
companies like yours to develop and deliver solutions ity Certification.
for your specific thread rolling needs. “The Rolling Tools die is always synonymous of per-
“By adhering to these priorities, we can offer you fect reliable screws and threads of high quality for the
the flexibility that larger companies find difficult to automotive, aeronautic and petrochemical industry.
match. These principles, combined with our skilled Rolling Tools range of products includes:
and experienced workforce, ensures you can keep • Cylindrical Rolls: Plunge/In feed, Annular, Helical/
relying on us for quality thread rolling machines, Through-feed rolls; rolls for radial and axial heads.
tooling and expert support right here in the USA.”
• Flat Thread Rolling Dies: standard, ogival, knurl-
www.tesker.com
ing and grooving dies made using high-speed
steel (AISI M2, AISI M42, etc.), heat/superficial treat-
Widely Recognized Designer ments and profiles that guarantee high reliability
& Producer of Thread Rolling Dies and even performance. Licensee for MAThread
and Conti Fasteners thread rolling dies.
Ing. Andrea Mussi of Rolling Tools Srl, Verderio
(LC), Italy, says, “Founded in the 1986, Rolling Tools • Planetary Dies: made with latest-generation CNC
is nowadays a company widely recognized in the machine, planetary dies are made with steel and
design and production of thread rolling dies. coating suitable for any sort of rolling process.
“Rolling Tools has been able to define very accurate “Learn more at the Rolling Tools website.”
and high-monitorized working methods through con- www.rollingtools.biz
stant and continuous investments aimed at improv-
ing the quality of its products and its manufacturing CNC Thread Rolling Machines –
process. Key elements of our success are the selection
Fast Setup, User-Friendly
of high-quality steel, the in-house development of
heat and surface treatments, the extensive use of Operation & Advanced Features
up-to-date CNC machine tools, the steady update David C. Willens, Ph.D., Director, Research & De-
velopment, Kinefac® Corporation, Worcester, MA,
USA, says “Kinefac Corporation has been supplying
high-quality cylindrical die thread rolling machines
and precision thread rolling dies for over 60 years.
Since the introduction of its first NC thread rolling
machine in the mid-1980s, the company has advanced
CNC thread rolling technology with its state-of-the-
art POWERBOX PLUS machine line. Thread rolling
with Kinefac POWERBOX-PLUS CNC technology
takes the art out of setup, increases productivity and
part quality and offers many operator safety and
convenience features.
“Matching of the dies, positioning of the dies, speed
of the dies, control of the dwell and force monitoring
of the system are simplified to eliminate hand calcula-
tions and costly set-up errors. The operator enters in
the key setup parameters through the HMI and the
KineTrol CNC system does the rest. The fault-driven
machine control interface guides the operator through
safe and seamless operation. Machine motions are
executed at the touch of position and force limiting
buttons to help avoid over-shooting and damage.

rolling setup parameters to be saved in the controller
for quick recall. Instantly achieve your die match posi-
tion from the previous setup and retrieve any specific
setup notes saved in the part program. Perform the
built-in check-off list for last minute setup reminders
and you’re ready to roll.
“To further increase your quality and process control,
Kinefac offers servo-controlled blade rolling systems
to help minimize thread scuff and accurately position
the work center-line height, the True Die Position sys-
tem to maintain repeatable die positioning through-
out the rolling process, direct-drive servo spindles
to minimize backlash and dual-direction die rolling
Safely limit the maximum and minimum allowable

rolling force for each job to protect the operator, your
high-quality parts and your tooling. And safely re-roll
incomplete threads the smart way.
“Memory-set storage functions allow job-specific
Greenslade’s STF 250 (pictured below)

is for use in testing tapping screws for
ductility, torsional strength, drive
test, drive torque, drill-drive time,
Here at Greenslade, we offer innovation through world-class and hydrogen embrittlement.
inspection equipment and technical services. Located in Fort
Worth, Texas, we have been serving the fastener industry since
1978. Take advantage of our highly skilled engineering depart-
ment for your unique gage needs. Let us help you with the
easiest, most cost-effective design to meet your specific
objectives. Our mission is to contribute to your success
by affording you the lowest cost, most prompt, and
error-free services available.
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capability to improve form calibration and symmetry. A22C, the A22HDC and the A34C. All offer pushbut-
“Unique Features of the Kinefac POWERBOX-PLUS ton thread matching and pushbutton size control.
thread rolling machine line include the following: “If your lot sizes are large with long running jobs, then
• High-Stiffness Symmetrical Rolling Structure standard machine controls make the most sense for
• Precision Spindle Slide System you. A strong, well-built base machine with simple
and dependable electrical components will provide
• Independent Spindle Taper and Inclination Angle
decades of reliable service. We offer a full line of
Adjustment
standard 2-die thread rollers built to last with several
• Self-Centralizing to Work Centerline different options available for automation.
• Infeed, Throughfeed, Incremental, and Recipro-
cating Die Rolling Capability
“Flat Die Models—Complete line of

Hartford thread rollers from 000-1000
to 60-100. These are high-speed thread
rollers with several upgrades available
to improve quality and set-up time.
“Planetary Models—Complete line of planetary
thread rollers from the A75 up to the 400. A variety
of different parts can be rolled on these fast machines
with special models designed for nails, double-end
“System configuration is tailored to meet your needs studs, hollow parts, bolt straightening and valve
in a building-block approach whether you need a straightening, and standard threads to 1-¼" diameter.
simple manual load setup or an automatic turn-key
operation. To learn more about the Kinefac POW-
ERBOX-PLUS line of cylindrical die thread rolling
machines and these advanced CNC thread rolling
features, check out our new website.” www.kinefac.com
“Contact Reed to lear more.” www.reed-machinery.com
New 2-Die & 3-Die Cylindrical,
Flat-Die & Planetary Thread Rollers Constant Thread Roller Re-Engineering
Steve Copeland, VP Sales & Marketing, Reed Machin- Mikel Zaldua of Saspi of Spain, says, “Saspi is always
ery, Inc., Worcester, MA, USA, says “Reed Machinery re-engineering/updating its thread rolling machines
manufactures a complete line of new thread rolling to meet current and future customer requirements,
machines including 2-die and 3-die cylindrical, flat die without losing their well known reliability and ro-
and planetary models. We are also the OEM for the bustness. Saspi is currently combining its know-how
Reed, Hartford and Waterbury product lines. and R&D for the new generation of Saspi machines.
“Standard Controls or CNC—You Decide: Reed Ma- “Talleres Saspi S.A. has been meeting customer pro-
chinery offers both standard and CNC controls on our duction needs since 1961, allowing a rapid and custom
thread rolling machines depending on your produc- response to the daily changing demands of the market.
tion needs. If you are doing a lot of set-ups then the The next generation of Saspi machines has a number
CNC controls would be a great advantage. We offer of innovations including a new cast iron body design
a full line of CNC 3-die thread rollers including the with unbeatable heat expansion and shock absorption
properties. Also, the machines feature servo driven
camless technology and a more user-friendly set-up
with motorized rails and feeding systems with carbide
inserts for longer life. State-of-the-art technology in
patented die pressure adjustment, electronic hand
wheel jogging and touchscreen controlled die match,
which is adaptable to the latest process monitoring
technologies as well as wireless remote accessibility,

be your productCJWinter offers Quality Thread Rolls to fit
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rolls not only for its own premier line of at-
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for all major manufacturers including:
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Attachment Thread Rolls Machine Thread Rolls
LMT Fette Reed A22 Machines
Reed Landis
Landis Tesker
Wagner Kinefac
Salvo Regg
Detroit Seny
Industry 4.0 connection (with different protocols) and
Standard and special tooth forms can be produced in days versus weeks. CJWinter offers world‐class customer service
“Standard and special tooth forms can be produced in
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View the accompanying Thread Rolls for Major Manufacturers Conversion Chart for more information. If you don’t see
tion, washer assembly or stud feeding unitsthe thread rolls you need, contact CJWinter, they can manufacture any cylindrical roll up to 8.00" diameter.
and an
many cases better than other manufacturers, and all
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of this offered at a very competitive price.
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to temperature so the material does not lose properties
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“View the accompanying Thread Rolls for Major
and only suitable parts are threaded.” www.saspi.es
analysis and heat treating. With the company’s new coatings and proprietary materials it can extend your die life while
Manufacturers Conversion Chart for more informa-
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Liberato Pietrantoni, CJWinter, Rochester, NY, USA, “The firm has over 65 years of leading-edge tech-
www.cjwinter.com
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while at the same time lowering your costs resulting www.cjwinter.com
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CONVERSION CHART CONVERSION CHART
BRAND: FETTE ATTACHMENTS BRAND: REED
STYLE/MODEL: STYLE/MODEL:
Axial: F-Series G-Series
Axial: FU-Series G-Series
Axial: F-RN-Series G-Series
Axial: K-Series G-Series
Overhung Die Holders Double Support Die Holders

(Keyway) (Splines)
R 10 C R1B
STYLE/MODEL: STYLE/MODEL: R 20 C R2B
Tangential: T-Series T12, T16, T18, T20, T22 R 30 C R3B
R 40 C R4B
R9B
B-5 B05
B-8 B08
B-10 (500-G2A) B10
Radial: E-Series E10, E13, E16, E23 B-13 (750-G2A) B13
Tangential: C-Series C10, C16, C24, C36
B-18 (1000-G2A) B18
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Additional Sources for the State-of-the-Art thanks to ORT rolling machines. Our main strong points
Thread Rolling Machinery & Tooling: are continuous technological innovation and our products’
• Kadimi Tool, Haryana, India, “Kadimi is a leading global optimum versatiliy and customization. We don’t just produce
supplier of Thread Rolling dies and offers a comprehensive the machines, but we also supply ‘turnkey’ solutions and full
range of products and services to the Automotive, Indus- automatic production lines.” www.ortitalia.com
trial, Electronics and other fastener manufacturers world- • OSG USA, Inc., St. Charles, IL, USA, “OSG USA, a
wide. Several of the leading worldwide fastener makers subsidiary of OSG Corp., is a leading maker of taps, end
have used our products for several years and Kadimi is an mills, drills and indexable cutting tools featuring exclusive
integral part of their supply chain.” www.kadimitool.com metallurgy, cutting geometries and proprietary surface
• Kim Union Industrial Co., Ltd., Taichung City, Tai- treatments to boost productivity, reliability and tool life.
wan, “Kim Union Industrial Co., Ltd. is the professional OSG serves the fastener industry with a full line of thread
manufacturer of Thread Rolling Machines, hydraulic thread rolling, flat, cylindrical, planetary, rack and trim dies, serving
rolling machines, cam thread rolling machines, Gear ser- automotive, die mold, aerospace, etc.” www.osgtool.com
rationing rolling machines, thread rolling dies and serration/ • Profiroll Technologies, Wixom, MI, USA, “Profiroll
knurling rolling die.” www.kimunion.com offers machines for profiling rotationally symmetric parts
• Mayes & Warwick Ltd., Burntwood, Staffordshire, using the most modern cold forming technology. Offered
England, “Mayes & Warwick was established in 1915 and are machines, handling and conveying systems, rolling
has been producing thread and form rolling dies since that dies and reliable processes from one source. Also, Profiroll
time. These thread and form rolling dies are produced on carries out development until SOP-phase of a prospective
CNC milling machines, lathes and CNC grinding machines serial production.” www.profiroll.com
and turning centers. Additionally, CAD/CAM technology is • PTG Precision Tool Group, Santa Ana, CA, USA,
utilized throughout the manufacture of these products.” “Precision Tool Group (PTG) is a leading global supplier
www.mayesandwarwick.com of tooling solutions for the fastener industry. The company
• ORT ITALIA, Milano (Mi), Italy, “ORT ITALIA is a company specializes in aerospace, automotive, energy, medical and
leader in the rolling machines field. Our brand is well known general industries. We offer name-brand products from
all over the world and it means quality, technical knowledge Hi-Life Tools, Reed and Howell Penncraft. PTG offers high
and reliability. Hundreds of big companies in many fields product quality, exceptional technological innovation and
have had the possibility to develop and grow during the years top customer service.” www.ptgtools.com FTI
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Expanded Line of Self-Locking Threading
Tools for Safety Critical Applications
EMUGE-FRANKEN USA
1800 Century Drive New thread mills and thread gages
West Boylston, MA 01583-2121 USA
www.emuge.com
broaden tooling supplier’s self-lock line.
EMUGE-FRANKEN USA, West Boylston, MA, USA, for UNC or UNF threads, and tools starting at the ¼" size
a subsidiary of EMUGE-Werk Richard Glimpel GmbH and larger feature an axial coolant capability.
& Co. KG, located in Lauf, Germany, is a manufacturer and
supplier of high-performance taps, thread mills, end mills,
Precision Thread Plug Gages
New EMUGE High Ramp Precision NO-GO Thread Plug
drills and other rotary tools. EMUGE-FRANKEN USA
Gages have also been added to the EMUGE SELF-LOCK
has expanded its line of SELF-LOCK thread locking tools
product line. The gages are used to check the lower thread
to now include new EMUGE ZGF-S-Cut Thread Mills, in
ramp point for possible ramp angle errors and are used along
addition to EMUGE High Ramp Precision Thread Gages
with standard EMUGE SELF-LOCK Thread Plug Gages to
designed for gaging EMUGE SELF-LOCK thread profiles.
verify all thread profile features.
Self-Locking Thread Mills The special profile of EMUGE SELF-LOCK threads
The company’s new ZGF-S-Cut SELF-LOCK Thread provides an even distribution of stress over the entire thread
Mills incorporating helical flutes and multiple teeth as well length, thereby eliminating slippage. When compared with
as TIALN-T46 coating, produce self-locking threads that standard threads, EMUGE SELF-LOCK internal threads
are ideal in demanding industry applications such as in the demonstrate constant, maximum holding power under dy-
aerospace industry where nickel alloys, titanium and stain- namic stress. Fastening function remains in good operation
less steel are the norm. even with repeated loosening and re-tightening of the thread
Also, the special design of these thread mills enables connection.
three tooth pitches in order to simultaneously rough and The locking effect is caused by the ramp-shaped surface
finish-cut threads. This special tooth pitch design dramati- integrated into the thread profile. EMUGE SELF-LOCK
cally increases the thread mill’s life and reduces cycle times. technology results in increased threading tool life for larg-
“As the demand for self-locking threads for safety critical er thread hole diameters and provides larger tolerances for
applications increases, our new ZGF-S-Cut SELF-LOCK thread hole diameters.
thread milling products with unique geometry
provide more threading options,” said Mar-
lon Blandon, Thread Milling Product Man-
ager, EMUGE-FRANKEN USA. “Interest in
our SELF-LOCK threading tools, which have
been successfully applied for years, continues
to rise.”
The new EMUGE ZGF-S-Cut self-locking
thread mills have a left-hand helix flute design
with left-hand spindle rotation, which greatly
enhances stability and cutting performance.
The first of three cutting teeth acts as a rough-
er, while the second and third teeth finish the
full thread profile, providing perfect threads,
exceptional cycle time reductions and longer
tool life.
And the TIALN-T46 coating resists heat
and wear and further extends the service life
of the ZGF-S-Cut self-locking thread mills.
“Our ZGF-S-Cut design provides tool life
which can exceed 10 times that of convention-
al thread mills,” said Blandon.
The new thread mills are available in 16
different sizes ranging from 2-56 up to ½-20" Expanded EMUGE SELF-LOCK Line includes EMUGE ZGF-S-Cut Thread
Mills (middle and right) and High Ramp Precision Thread Gages (left inset).

Company Profiles:
Additional Tooling Products For over 100 years, the German company group EMUGE-
Other EMUGE SELF-LOCK products available from the FRANKEN has been one of the world’s leading manu-
company include the following: facturers of precision tools for thread cutting, gaging,
clamping, and milling. With 1950 employees, EMUGE-
• UNC and UNF Cut Taps FRANKEN offers an innovative product program with
40,000 in-stock items and a multiple of that with custom-
• UNC and UNF Form Taps er-specific tools. The product range focuses on applica-
tions in the automotive industry, power plants, aerospace
• Metric Cut Taps industry and medical technology as well as general manu-
facturing. As a complete system supplier for the machin-
• Metric Form Taps ing industry, EMUGE-FRANKEN has branch offices or
sales partners in 52 countries.
• Metric Thread Mills EMUGE-FRANKEN USA is a wholly-owned subsidiary
of the 1,950 employee German company EMUGE-Werk
Additionally available from EMUGE-FRANKEN USA Richard Glimpel GmbH & Co. KG (Lauf, Germany).
is a line of GO/NO-GO Thread Gages. EMUGE-FRANKEN USA offers end-user technical sup-
port through a network of in-the-field engineers and in-
To Learn More house product specialists, all with extensive tooling and
The full range of EMUGE SELF-LOCK threading tools application experience. Over 10,000 types of cutting tools
and accessories are stocked in the company’s USA and
can be seen at www.emuge.com/products/taps/self-lock-taps.
Canadian Headquarters located in West Boylston, MA,
To obtain additional technical information and product
USA. The recently expanded 50,000+ sq. ft. facility in-
specifications on all of the precision thread cutting, gag-
cludes a technology center with a machining and tooling
ing, clamping and milling tools available from EMUGE- demonstration showroom and classroom, tool manufac-
FRANKEN USA, visit: turing and coating, reconditioning, warehouse, sales, sup-
www.emuge.com port, and administrative offices. www.emuge.com
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Images, facts and news from Fastener Fair USA 2022
Fastener Fair USA Reunites

the Fastener Industry in Detroit
Fastener Fair USA 2022 wrapped up its fourth in-
person event since its debut in 2018, reuniting the indus-
try in Detroit, MI, USA, one of the largest manufactur-
ing hubs in North America. Featuring a day-long educational intensive training opportunity for fastener users, distribu-
program on May 17, 2022, and a productive, two-day exhibit tors, purchasers, engineers, sales and manufacturers, cover-
hall on May 18 and 19, 2022, Fastener Fair USA fostered ing manufacturing processes, consensus standards, quality
crucial business connections and sourcing opportunities for control and product and design fundamentals.
hundreds of industry members. Exhibit Hall with Leading Suppliers
Fastener Fair USA has been one of North America’s fast- The Fastener Fair USA exhibit hall welcomed leading
est-growing trade shows and conference events for the fas- and new vendors to the show floor specializing in manufac-
tener industry. It is currently the only exhibition in the USA
dedicated to the entire supply chain including mechanical
and design engineers, purchasers, wholesalers, distributors
and OEMs.
Key Highlights from the 2022 Show:

Full-Day, Pre-Show Conference: Fastening 101,
Presented by Fastener Training Institute
On May 17, vendors and attendees gathered for a com-
prehensive course presented by the Fastener Training In-
stitute. Industry expert, Laurence Claus, led this day-long

by the Industrial Fasteners Institute and Fastener Train-
ing Institute. Attendees were welcome to submit questions
beforehand or ask questions in real-time during the open
discussion format. Jo Morris, Managing Partner at Desert
Distribution, moderated the session and was joined by pan-
elists Dr. Salim Brahimi P.Eng., Ph.D; Laurence Claus,
President of NNi Training and Consulting, Inc.; Carmen
Vertullo, VP, AIM Testing Laboratory; and John Med-
calf, Principal Engineer of Peak Innovations Engineering.
New for 2022! Speed Networking
Speed Networking provided registered attendees with
pre-matched meetings with relevant suppliers at the show.
This free event allowed participants to network with poten-
tial business partners in an efficient and engaging way. At-
tendees and exhibitors were invited to the dedicated Speed
Networking lounge to prepare for and conduct their meet-
ings in a private, relaxed environment.
turing equipment, finished goods, fastener supplies, technol-

ogy, services and more. The show floor buzzed with steady
traffic throughout the two days.
Key Fastener Fair USA 2022 exhibitors to note included Opening Night Party and Happy Hour
CLUFIX North America, Buckeye Fasteners, Goebel, Fastener Fair USA hosted a complimentary happy hour
Avk, Magni, Doerken, Alloy & Stainless Fasteners, In- at the end of Day 1 to facilitate industry connection and net-
fasco, The DECC Company, Wurth and more. With the working in a fun, productive space. The party took place at
uncertainty in global sourcing, the INDIA Pavilion was a the GM Renaissance Center Wintergarden and featured a
busy place with dozens of Indian companies displaying their great live band, open bar, and catered hors d’oeuvres.
offerings.
Expert Knowledge Save the Date
Located right on the show floor, the Future of Fasten- Fastener Fair USA is continuing its momentum into
ing Theater featured an “Ask the Expert” panel presented 2023, bringing the industry back together in a new location,
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Nashville, TN, USA, from May 16 to 17, 2023, at the Mu- for feedback. Nashville has repeatedly come up in our polls
sic City Center. Nashville will become the every other year as one of the top two locations where participants would like
location for Fastener Fair USA. Interested in becoming an to see the show. So, we’re listening and looking forward to
exhibitor? Learn more and request more information at the providing even more opportunities to network and do busi-
show website. ness in Music City!”
“We are grateful for all exhibitors, attendees, associations Visit www.FastenerFairUSA.com for the most up-to-date
and media who made the 2022 show successful,” said Bob information on Fastener Fair USA or contact Ray Filbert,
Chiricosta, Event Director, Fastener Fair USA. “We are Sales Manager, at Raymond.Filbert@RXGlobal.com or
always working to build a bigger and better event for our talk to Blanca Delgado, International Sales Executive, at
customers, and we continually ask members of the industry Blanca.Delgado@RXGlobal.com.

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Fastener Fair USA is North America’s fastest-growing RX Global is in the business of building businesses for
trade show and conference event for the fastener industry individuals, communities and organizations. We elevate the
and the manufacturing sectors it serves. power of face-to-face events by combining data and digi-
Under new management by RX Global, this dynamic and tal products to help customers learn about markets, source
productive two-day Fastener Fair USA trade show event products and complete transactions at over 400 events in 22
serves as an essential marketplace, which draws fastener countries across 43 industry sectors. RX is part of RELX, a
professionals from every segment as well as from all around global provider of information-based analytics and decision
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Aramid Technologies:
Enhanced SmartCert® 1.5
At Fastener Fair USA 2022, Aramid Technologies,
located in Phoenix, AZ, USA, and the developer of
SmartCert ® , demonstrated the recently upgraded
SmartCert 1.5. Fastener Fair USA is the leading exhibition
in the USA dedicated to the entire fastener supply chain
including distributors, mechanical and design engineers,
purchasers, wholesalers and Original Equipment
Manufacturers (OEMs).
With the upgraded SmartCert 1.5, fastener and
component suppliers can now instantly send the certs to
their customers’ free and secure cloud-based SmartCert
account. Prior to this automation, SmartCerts were
accessed and uploaded to the customer’s dashboard via Accounts for recipients of SmartCerts. The Starter
QR code or email. Accounts allow up to 10 users per company to freely and
“With one click, your customers now receive certs in securely access their certs.
their SmartCert dashboard,” explained Lyndon Lattie, And giving customers these self-service tools to access
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Aramid their certs cuts down on repeated requests to resend
Technologies. “The QR code continues to provide 24/7 paperwork, which then frees employees to do more
mobile access where and when you need to view certs, productive work.
but it is no longer the primary way to transfer certs. This Visitors to the Aramid Technologies in booth at the
new automation further increases the speed and efficiency Fastener Fair USA 2022 trade show were able to learn
of cert transfer, and provides customers the chance how SmartCert can help them to move their business
to preview the certs before the product is physically forward, along with how to reduce inbound and outbound
received.” paperwork problems.
For decades, the transfer of quality certs has been an
Aramid Technologies introduced SmartCert in 2021 to
inefficient and error-prone manual process. SmartCert is
digitize the cumbersome and costly traditional processes
a universally accessible platform, and one that automates
for exchanging quality certifications by paper and email.
quality certs transfer, giving customers self-service access
SmartCert is a cloud-based platform that enables buyers
to their certs as well as eliminating the associated expense
and sellers to quickly and securely manage and exchange
and hassle of paper.
required documentation.
“Innovative companies are using technology in order to
Aramid Technologies helps companies improve work flows
gain the competitive advantage. Companies that are not
and processes, and assists in driving digital innovation
innovating are falling behind. SmartCert is a great first
efforts with legacy systems and eCommerce. And Aramid
step toward digital transformation because it improves
Technologies’ vision extends beyond supply chains. The
customer satisfaction and increases margins without
company is revolutionizing certification paperwork through
undertaking a time-consuming systems implementation
automation, data extraction, document management and
project. Customers begin realizing the benefits within
security—the formula of the future.
two weeks without disrupting your daily business,”
commented Paul Decker, who is a Co-Founder of Aramid Twenty years of direct industry experience means Aramid
Technologies. “We are taking the paper and the work has walked in your shoes and endured a relentless stream
out of quality paperwork in order to help companies run of paperwork problems.
smoother and to protect our planet.” For more about SmartCert 1.5 from Aramid Technologies,
SmartCert provides free, cloud-based customer Starter visit the Aramid website. www.smartcert.tech
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Why Do Threaded Screw Joints Belong
to World Culture Heritage in UNESCO?
Jozef Dominik
FERODOM Ltd.
Štefánikova 58
Do screw joints deserve the nomination
010 01 Žilina, Slovakia of International Screw Day within UNESCO?
www.ferodom.sk
Looking at the list of cultural and scientific monuments, 5. Screws have a unique property, namely they form the
UNESCO is surprised that there are no threaded joints. The so-called detachable connection, which does not boast
task of this article is not to examine why this is the case, but any other methods of connection such as, e.g., welding,
to try to make sure that screw connections clearly belong riveting or gluing.
there. There are several reasons for this:
6. The way they are stressed in operating conditions ranks
1. Helix structure is an archetypal geometric paradigm. them among the most complex cases of flexibility and
The spirals are everywhere in nature, from simple to strength.
complex substances, from the microcosm (human DNA
and some plants, waves, spider webs, shells, snails, cor- Despite the fact that individual authors differ in the dat-
als) to the galaxies, which man has been able to use per- ing of historical milestones of screw joints, the conspicu-
fectly to his advantage (Figure 1). ous pause between the transport variant and the connecting
screw is indisputable. It can be said that it took a dispropor-
tionately long time for a person to understand the enormous
potential of screw connections. A radical turn occurred dur-
ing the industrial revolution at the end of the 17th century.
However, this might not be the historical truth. Therefore,
the author turns to top experts as well as a wide readership
of fastener magazines to help us to answer the question as
presented in Figure 3.
Fig. 1 — The helix structure is found everywhere in nature.

2. No one has yet been able to replace threaded screws
equally. It is one of the oldest construction elements.
Expressed metaphorically, screws hold our civilization
together.
3. Screws are currently being mass produced and there is
no indication that this should change in the foreseeable
future.
4. Treaded screws as a creation of the brain have a unique
history. It all started yet before Christ, when Archi-
medes built the so-called transport helix, which trans-
ported water from a lower level to a higher one. The
biggest boom occurred during the industrial revolution
(the inventive developments by Guttenberg, Watt,
Fig. 3 — Dating of historical
Ford, etc.), when screws were used extensively to fas-
milestones of screw joints.
ten parts. See Figure 2.
In order to unify opinions, a support committee of top
European and American experts was set up. Nevertheless,
differences persist, which is why this article was written.
We also welcome the views of experts especially from
the Middle and far East, as historical traces also lead to these
areas and are less known in Europe.
Along with the screw technology experts, from all around
the globe, we seek the answer to the question: Do screw
Fig. 2 — The Guttenberg printing press, Watt’s steam joints deserve the nomination of International Screw Day
engine and Henry Ford’s automobile. within UNESCO?

The History of UNESCO also developed a global tsunami early warning system.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scien- Organization gathered together a variety of experts and
tific and Cultural Organization. The UNESCO organi- scholars in order to write the first ever general history of
zation seeks to build peace Africa as well as all five con-
through international coop- tinents of the world. Addi-
eration in education, in the tionally, UNESCO then car-
sciences and in culture. The ried out literacy campaigns
UNESCO Constitution was that spearheaded the devel-
adopted in London in 1945, opment of nations including
and it then entered into force one year later in 1946. in Italy, in the Republic of Korea and in Afghanistan.
After two World Wars in less than 30 years, UNESCO was UNESCO established universal principles for scientific
born of a clear vision: to achieve lasting peace, economic ethics and the human genome, and protected the best
and political agreements among states are not enough. that humanity has to offer: the temples of ancient Egypt
We must bring people together and strengthen the intel- saved from rising waters, the treasures of Venice and An-
lectual and moral solidarity of humankind, through mutual gkor and the old Bridge of Mostar rebuilt after war.
understanding and dialogue between cultures. Faced with the challenges of our age, UNESCO’s man-
Over the years, UNESCO has launched pioneering pro- date is more relevant than ever—and with all our member
grams to achieve this. UNESCO mobilized philosophers, states, UNESCO continues to lead the way forward.
artists, intellectuals from every nation. From the very be- • By imagining the futures of education to navigate to
ginning we debunked racist theories and we developed our new world and to live in peace with others and
innovative projects that changed the world: with the planet.
• The Universal Copyright Convention (1952) • By establishing common standards on open science
• Man and the Biosphere programme (1971) and the ethics of artificial intelligence.
• World heritage Convention (1972) • By developing new tools to fight new forms of racism,
hate speech and misinformation.
• Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible
Cultural Heritage (2003) UNESCO works on the ground, in Beirut, in Mosul, to re-
vive the spirit of the people. After 75 years, our mission
UNESCO gave rise to global centers of scientific re- is as critical as ever: the world needs education, science,
search, from CERN in 1952 to SESAME in 2017, and culture and information. The world needs humanity.
In Conclusion:
Company Profile:
Threaded Screws on the Milky Way
As it in calendar stands, FERODOM Ltd. was established at the end of 2000
already many years as a family enterprise. Selected ware such as fasten-
in the sky shines ing materials and anchor techniques are the logical
the star like no others. culmination of the company founder’s effort to make
Yes, before many summers, use of his vast experience and knowledge in the area
“I repeat over again here: of mechanical fastening of steel and other materials by
Watch day to days, means of threaded or threadless fastening elements like
the supernova up there.” screws, nuts, washers, rivets, anchors, etc. The firm’s
Saturn, Andromeda, Pluto?
activities gradually evolved in scope to include joining
Your efforts are in the vain.
“I’m sorry, but I can’t hold out, elements. Access to national and international produc-
that other resides in Milky Way.” ers and distributors for mechanical joint elements al-
Even the proud Venus doesn’t know lows the company to offer optimal solutions. This wide
what Jupiter suspects already. net of collaborators presents a simbiosis of cost and
Other look better now, quality based on modern logistics and assembly. Ex-
another has beauty queen credit. perienced specialists in collaboration with renowned
Well, dear Venus, before long scientific institutions is ready to offer customers techni-
you will be out of the game cal know how for the design of their productions which
and the jingle song will belong to,
include bolted fasteners. Ferodom helps customers in
which THREADED SCREWS is the name.
choice of assembly methods together with quality fas-
For further discussion, contact the author by emailing: tener materials. www.ferodom.sk
ferodom@ferodom.sk. www.ferodom.sk FTI

Spotlight On Tapping
by Mike McNulty, Editor,
Fastener Technology International (FTI)
Taps are is used to put an internal screw thread in a nut

or in a hole in a precision formed part. The basics of
tapping are well documented and relatively unchang-
ing, but the fastener industry puts high demands on its
taps and tapping machines: increased speed, lifetime,
strength, tolerance, etc.—all at a reduced cost.
OSG USA, INC.
Cold Forming Division Sales Office & Factory
Tapping has been identified as the second most popular
12502 Plaza Drive hole making operation, after drilling. The processes are
Parma, Ohio 44130 USA similar in that the tool is rotated and fed axially into a
Tel: +1-800-533-1300 hole or nut blank to create the internal thread. Normal
Fax: +1-216-267-3356
Email: dieinfo@osgtool.com
tapping is used to make right-hand threads, while re-
Web: osgtool.com/coldformingproducts verse tapping is for left-handed nuts or holes.
Recent tapping developments include the following:
• Automatic tapping machines based on a reversible
spindle system.
• Capability of tapping round, square, hex and hex-
flange nuts as well as special parts.
• Flexible CNC operation.
• Three-part tapping system for the fully automated
production of nuts in a run-over tapping process.
• Modularity and the possibility of two autonomous
working areas on one dual spindle machine.
Sacma Machinery Corporation • Fully programmable servo control of all axes.
1280 Bassett Road, Westlake, OH 44145 USA
+1 440 892 1600 • info@sacmamachinery.com
• Touch screen operation.
www.sacmagroup.com • Built-in thread verification systems and torque-
monitoring.
H.S. AUTOMAZIONI s.r.l.
Via San Maurizio, 184/17, 10073 Ciriè (TO), Italy • Quick-change systems for exchanging taps.
Tel: +39 011 9221825 • Fax: +39 011 9299029 • Change from left-hand to right-hand operation via
info@hsautomazioni.it
www.hsaspe.com touch screen.
• Increased range of operation: miniature and large
parts processing.
• Improved flow of coolant.
• Proprietary tap designs to reduce drag/friction, which
can lead to cooler operation and increased tool life.
• Fast customer service programs to provide taps in
24 hours or less.
• Taps that produce smoother and stronger threads.
Taps
Like most metalworking tools, taps have their own
set of terms used to describe and define them: flutes,
Truform Equipment, Inc.
14744 S. McKinley Avenue, chamfer, pitch, relief, shank length, thread length, pitch
Posen, IL 60469 diameter, core diameter, thread lead angle, land, etc.
Contact: Tom Pavlos See box on the right.
Tel: +1 708 897 8595
Fax: +1 708 897 8591 The standard design of a tap is the straight-flute design
Web Site: www.truformequipment.com in which the cut metal chips are stored in the flutes.
E-Mail: sales@truformequipment.com Spiral flutes are often used to improve chip removal as
they pull chips back out of the hole. The spiral-point
taps push the chips out ahead of the tap. Cold forming

Tapping Terminology • Major Diameter: Largest diameter on a paral-
• Angle of Thread: Angle included between the lel screw thread or tap. The term ‘Major Di-
side of the thread measured in an axial plane. ameter’ replaces the term ‘Full Diameter’ as
• Basic Size: Theoretical or nominal standard applied to the thread of a nut
size from which all variations are made. • Minor Diameter: Smallest diameter on a par-
• Chamfer/Lead: The taper at the thread end allel screw thread or a tap. The term ‘Minor
of a tap or the throat of the die, made by cut- Diameter’ replaces the term ‘Core Diameter’
ting away the crests of the first few threads is and ‘Root Diameter’ as applied to the thread
to distribute the work of cutting, over several of a screw and also the term ‘Inside Diam-
threads and act as a guide in starting the tap eter’ as applied to the thread of a nut.
or die. • Number of Threads / TPI: The number of
• Clearance Hole: Holes in the die that provide threads in a length of one inch (threads per
the cutting rake and chip clearance. inch)
• Cutting Edge: Leading edge of the land in Tap: Tapping Speeds,
the direction of rotation for cutting and which
does the actual cutting.
Feeds & Lubricants:
• Crest: The top surface joining the two flanks Material SFM Lubricant
of a thread Aluminium 70-90 Soluble oil
Aluminium alloy 50-70 Soluble, light base or lard oil
• Depth of Thread: The depth of thread, in pro- Brass 60-100 Light base oil
file is the distance between the crest and the Bronze 30-40 Light base oil
root of the thread measured normal to the Copper 60-80 Light base oil
axis. Gun metal 50-60 Soluble, light base or lard oil
• Effective Diameter: On a parallel screw thread Grey cast iron 30-60 Dry or soluble oil
Alloy cast iron 15-30 Sulphur based oil
the diameter of an imaginary cylinder which
Malleable iron 20-40 Soluble or sulphur based oil
would pass through the threads at such points Magnesium alloy 50-70 Soluble oil or paraffin w/ lard
as to make width of the thread at these points Nimonic alloy 10-12 Very high pressure cutting oil
equal. Plastics 50-70 Dry, freeze spray, liquid soap
• Flute: The grooves in the tap that provide the Mild steel 30-50 Sulphur based oil
cutting rake and chip clearance. Carbon steel to 4% 20-40 Sulphur based oil
Carbon steel to 7% 20-30 Sulphur based oil
• Helix Angle: The angle made by the helix of a Carbon steel to 7%+ 15-25 Sulphur based oil
thread at the pitch diameter with a plane per- Steel alloys to 60T 15-25 Sulphur based oil
pendicular to the axis. The helix angle increas- Steel alloys to 60T+ 10-15 Sulphur based oil
es continuously from the crest to the root of Stainless steels 10-20 Sulphur based oil
the thread. Tool steels 15-25 Sulphur based oil
• Land: That portion of the thread not cut away
SFM = Surface Feet Per Minute
by the flutes or clearance holes.
• Land Width: The chordal width of the land
Tapping speeds are determined by many fac-
between the cutting edge and the heel meas-
tors, the main ones being: a) thread pitch, b)
ured normal to the cutting edge
material being tapped, c) depth of thread, d) hole
• Lead / Pitch: Distance a screw thread ad-
depth, e) hole type: ‘through’ or ‘blind’, f) lubricant
vances axially in one complete turn. On a
quality and flow rate.
single thread the lead and pitch are identical
All Information in this white, boxed section is provided by The Tapping speeds should be decreased if: a)
Tap & Die Company, London, UK. It is provided without re- ‘bottom’ lead is used or ‘spiral-flute’ taps are
sponsibility or prejudice, and all users MUST verify information used, b) lubricant is poor, or flow is restricted, c)
before using it. The Tap & Die Company has been established
since 1978, and its online secure buying website is www.tap-
thread depth percent increases, d) thread pitch
die.com, and its catalog website is www.tapdie.com, where is coarse, e) if cutting ‘taper-threads’ (50 percent
the technical data is shown. Every type and size of tap is on normal speed), f) if cutting ‘Acme’ or ‘Trapezoidal’
the shelf in vast quantities, and the company offers same-day threads (40 percent normal speed).
dispatch, worldwide. Product types and sizes include Metric,
BSW, BSF, UNC, UNF, BA, BSB, Model Engineer, MTP, BSP,
BSPT, NPT, etc., and all types of drills reamers and milling cut- Tapping speeds can be increased if: a) thread
ters. Customer comments can be viewed online at: depth decreases, b) thread pitch is fine, c) cool-
http://www.tap-die.com/contents/en-uk/d6_What_Cus- ant flow and quality are good, d) spiral-point taps
tomers_Say_About_Us.html are used.
Continued...
Spotlight On Tapping
taps form the threads instead of cutting them, which unloaded, and the bent shank tap allows for continuous
means that metal chips are not produced during the tapping of nuts as the tapped nut is ultimately pushed
tapping process. These forming taps usually last longer off the end of the tool.
than thread cutting taps.
Taps are usually made from tungsten carbide or high- Selection
speed steel, and their surfaces can be treated to improve
Remember that the tap is just one component of the
lifetime. Typical surface treatments include steam oxide,
process—it needs to be matched to the blank material,
solid lubricant, nitride, titanium nitride (TiN), tita-
tap holder, tapping machine, lubricant and thread form.
nium carbonitride (TiCN), titanium aluminum nitride
Selecting the right tap and tapping process or machine
(TiAIN), CVD diamond and more. In order to extend
can be a difficult and confusing task, and variables
the life of a worn tap, re-sharpening or re-grinding
such as material, hole diameter and depth, machine
services should be considered as the results are usu-
speed, lubrication, thread type, etc., must be taken into
ally favorable.
consideration in order for your tapping operation to be
successful. Specific taps and equipment are offered for
Tapping Machines specific applications.
Tapping machines come in single or multiple spindle Tap suppliers, machine builders and experts can be
designs, and they can be configured to cut left-hand or found all over the world. There are dozens of suppli-
right-hand threads. High speeds are desirable, but the ers of nut taps and fastener tapping machines in North
optimum output level is often tempered by tap life con- America, Europe and Asia. Not only do these suppliers
siderations. Common nut tapping machines use either offer equipment, taps and tap reconditioning services,
straight shank or bent shank taps. Long straight shank but they are often a valuable source of technical infor-
taps can accumulate several tapped nuts before being mation on the technology behind the tapping process.
FTI
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Optimum speed machine
Inspection machine supplier pres-
ents the new i600HS PRO High
Speed.
The new i600HS PRO High Speed
machine has been designed for screws
inspection. The machine combines
high speed operation with the inspec-
tion quality that has always been one
of the company's distinctive features.
The new i600HS PRO High Speed
inspection system runs at 1200 ppm
for vision inspection, 600 ppm with tion system designs and manufactures
eddy current hardness detection and complete turnkey inspection systems,
350 ppm with crack detection of a with loading and unloading systems
M6x25 screw, goals that until recently that are customized to the require-
seemed unattainable. ments of its customers.
Additionally, the new i600HS For additional technical specifica-
PRO High Speed machine can be tions on the new i600HS PRO High
integrated with a pack line in order Speed, contact Regg Inspection Srl,
to provide a turnkey solution. Gorgonzola (Mi), Italy, or visit the
The company that manufactures Regg Inspection Srl website.
the i600HS PRO High Speed inspec- www.regginspection.it

Improving Wear & Galling on Stainless
Steel Components in Hydrogen Applications
Mia Grundtvig
Marketing and Communication Manager New technology for more efficient use of
Expanite A/S
Industrivænget 34 stainless steel in hydrogen applications.
3400 Hillerød, Denmark
www.expanite.com
Hydrogen—whether applied in shipping, steel produc-

tion, refineries or power-to-x application—it has become the
energy source of the future, yet already used in many sec-
tors. Due to its special properties, the hydrogen gas poses
several technical challenges for the respective components
with which it comes into contact, so that the use of corro-
sion-resistant stainless steel is essential. This in turn is sus-
ceptible to wear and galling and this is exactly where the
technology of the Danish pioneer for surface hardening of
stainless steel and titanium comes into play.
Hydrogen—the element that comes first in the periodic
table and is therefore the smallest and lightest atom among
all elements—has been traded for some time as the greatest
hope for future energy supply. With a mass fraction of about
70%, hydrogen is the most common chemical element in the
universe. On Earth however, its mass fraction is only 0.87%
and is largely bound in water.
Starting with production, over to transport ending with The gas-based diffusion process from Expanite is signifi-
the actual usage, wherever hydrogen is involved, stainless cantly more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly
steel components are also used, some of which are subject than comparable wear protection processes, and thanks to
to extreme wear depending on the application and naturally the treatment in a vacuum, no time-consuming cleaning of
subject to galling. In the past, this problem was countered the parts, e.g., with aggressive chemicals, is necessary after
with traditional wear protection methods and the respec- hardening.
tive components were protected with a coating (e.g., hard The Expanite technology, specially developed for cor-
chrome plating, DLC or chrome carbide) or classic plasma rosion-resistant materials, offers a solution for austenitic,
nitriding or salt bath diffusion layers. However, these pro- martensitic, ferritic and duplex stainless steels as well as for
cesses are generally known to affect the corrosion resistance expensive nickel-based alloys such as Inconel and Hastelloy.
of the stainless steel parts negatively. And the new special process ExpaniteHard-Ti, which the
The solution to this dilemma—a surface hardening that Expanite team of experts in Denmark has developed to mar-
protects against wear and galling while at the same time ket maturity in recent years, is used for titanium materials.
maintains or even improves the corrosion resistance of the For further discussion about Expanite surface hardening
materials—was developed by the founders of the Danish that protects stainless steel against wear and galling while at
company, Expanite, and is increasingly being used in the the same time maintaining or even improving the corrosion
hydrogen sector. For example, components of high-pressure resistance of the material, contact the author or Dr. Holger
and control valves or clutch systems used in the hydrogen Selg at Expante A/S in Denmark, or for more information,
infrastructure up to components for fuel cells are hardened. visit the company’s website. www.expanite.com FTI
Sustainably Prevent Hydrogen Embrittlement Company Profile:

“Our customers often ask whether the Expanite technol- Expanite was founded in 2010 by leading experts in
ogy increases the risk of hydrogen embrittlement, which is material and surface hardening whose research dates
not the case,” explains Dr. Holger Selg, application expert back to 2000. The company is headquartered in Hill-
and Expanite Sales Director DACH. “The cause of the hy- erød near Copenhagen and has treatment centers in the
drogen embrittlement can be traced back to the diffusion of USA, Germany, Korea and China. Expanite’s solutions
the hydrogen into the material, and in theory the Expanite are flexible and can be tailored to the customer’s own
layer acts as a diffusion brake to a certain extent. Charged product line within the framework of a license agree-
with nitrogen and carbon, the Expanite surface is harder for ment. www.expanite.com
the hydrogen to penetrate than an untreated surface.”

Stainless Steel & Nonferrous Fasteners Roundup
compiled by the Editors at Fastener Technology International
Suppliers have responded to our call for the state-of-the-art
in stainless steel & nonferrous fastener technology.
The Best Solution for Thread Rolling

Stainless Steel & Titanium Fasteners
David C. Willens, Ph.D., Director, Research & De-
velopment, Kinefac® Corporation, headquartered in
Worcester, MA, USA, says, “Thread rolling stainless
steel and titanium fasteners on standard carbide work
rest blades is a difficult proposition. These materials
have an affinity for carbide, which can result in galling
of the blade surface and poorly formed thread crests.
When this happens, the operator must often adjust the
work rest height to reduce pressure on the blade and/
or must clean the blade surface at regular intervals,
thereby increasing set-up time. Kinefac Corporation
has developed the solutions to these challenges to in-
crease your thread rolling productivity and improve
thread quality.
“Kinefac offers the next generation KineGlide™ work
rest blades, which are ultra-low friction and resistant
to wear and galling. Engineered with superior qual-
ity, these blades have friction coefficient one-fifth that
of carbide and a far superior surface hardness. These
blades enable the set-up person to readily produce
smoother thread crests and flanks with minimal form
distortion and improved surface finish. In many ap-
plications KineGlide blades last 10 times longer than
conventional carbide blades which results in signifi-
cantly reduced machine down time for blade changes
and setup adjustments.
“KineGlide work rest blades can be manufactured in a

variety of widths and lengths for in-feed and through-
feed jobs in order to meet the customer’s thread rolling
setup needs. Kinefac Corporation produces KineGlide
blades for its KineRoller line of thread rolling ma-
chines as well as other manufacturers cylindrical die
rolling machines.
“For maximum improvement in rolled thread qual-
ity, the customer can use the KineGlide blade with
the Kinefac Smart Blade Rolling System available forming thread crests. This programming capabil-
on Kinefac CNC PowerBox thread rolling machines. ity also improves set-up time and simplicity for the
Blade height position is controlled at the touch of a machine operator.
button with servo algorithms that position the blank “For more information on KineGlide blades, the
at the desired distance below center. Kinefac Smart Blade Rolling System and KineForm
“The blade can also be programmed to follow the high-quality cylindrical thread rolling dies, contact
radial growth of the thread during die penetration, us at Kinefac and check out our new website.”
thereby further reducing the pressure on the actively www.kinefac.com FTI

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June/July 2022
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Focused News, Information and Products for
In this issue...
FF News & Info
FF Products
Ken Forging Cover Story
Kris Kolb, Patriot Bolt
and Supply
Strong Customer
Relationships
Far Removed From
Established Ways of
Thinking
s HUGE INVENTORY
s OFF THE SHELF AND QUICK
s JUST-IN-TIME DELIVERIES
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Fastener Focus, a magazine-in-a-magazine section
of Fastener Technology International,
presents news, information and products
for fastener distributors, importers,
A Section of: manufacturer’s representatives,
www.fastenertech.com OEMs and end users.
Fastener Focus Contents:

News & Info .............................................................................................................. 108
New Products ................................................................................................... 119, 133
Streamlining\automating Ken Forging: Broad Range of Forged Industrial Hardware

product certification ...p. 112 American Made and American Owned (see Fastener Focus Cover page 105) ................. 120
The Traveling Salesman Spends 10 Minutes with...

Kris Kolb, President and Owner, Patriot Bolt and Supply
The Traveling Salesman Spends 10 Minutes With... ................................................................... 122
Fifty Years of Quality Products, Great Service

& Strong Customer Relationships
Focus on doing the right thing and extending kindness to customers .............................. 126
The ACO2 Save
initiative ...p. 131
New Legislation “The Right to Repair” in 2022
The environmental ‘Right to Repair’ (R2R) legislation puts consumers back in
charge of their electrical good and addresses the ‘throwaway tech culture’ .................... 128
Far Removed From Established Ways of Thinking

Ralf Lagerbauer, Director of Sales/Marketing, at Arnold Umformtechnik describes
how methods to reduce CO2 emissions embeds into everyday practice ........................... 130
Nonloosening bolt
Total Chip Processing Boosts Recycle Value
design ...p. 133 A Fastener Focus Tech Brief........................................................................................................ 132
Fastener Focus (FF) Publishing Staff: Sales Staff:

a section of President and Publisher: Global Sales Manager:
Fastener Technology International (FTI) Chip Lippincott Tom Hutchinson
1741 Akron Peninsula Rd, chip@fastenertech.com tlh@fastenertech.com
Akron, OH 44313 USA Vice President and Editor: Sales Manager:
Mike McNulty Anna Lippincott
Tel: +1 330 864 2122 mcnulty@fastenertech.com anna@fastenertech.com
Fax: +1 330 864 5298
www.fastenertech.com Senior Editor: Sales Representative
Jim Masar Pete McNeil
info@fastenertech.com jam@fastenertech.com pete@fastenertech.com
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FFFFNEWS & INFO
PRODUCTS
Birmingham Fastener offering to their customers. seek custom gaskets made from
“Jerry Franey has decide.always The been“Easy specialty
guide torubbers and elastomers
Acquires RubberFrame
Multifunction someone I have looked up to in the that are
choosing
manufactured
your frame
to the
plug” takes the installer step-by-step, going through
Gasket Firm,
Fixings Champion
Guide waterworks industry,” comments tightest tolerances right
the different decisions needed to find the right fix- here in
Birmingham Fastener, Birming- Birmingham
Multifunction frame plugs also known as frame fix- Fastener CEO, Brad
ing. www.celo.com Magnolia, Texas.”
ham,
ings,AL, USA, is for
are popular excited to an-façadeTinney,
mounting “I am deeply humbled
substructures Birmingham Fastener continues
nounce the
made of wood or metal, metal brackets and wooden that his family has Secure-Closing
chosen Bir- Toggle
to invest Latches
in the future and make
acquisition
slats, or windows and door fixings. Compared to mingham Fastener to continue the strategic moves and acquisitions
Toggle latches are proven and universal devices for
ofchemical
Champion Salesframe
fixings, fixings are far legacy
and Manufac- he started in 1983. We both
less expensive that will yield long term benefits
fast and secure closing of covers and hoods. With
turing, Inc., a leading rubber gas- share
not even considering the curing times. Instead, with a deep belief in domestic for our customers.
GN 761, JW Winco now offers exactly the right so-
ket company based in Magnolia,
the multifunction frame plug MFR from CELO, Cas- manufacturing.” Also, Baron Yarborough has
lutions for applications in
TX, USA. With over 100 years of Birmingham
tellar del Vallés, Spain, you can immediately install Fastener has been
the medium weight range.
joined the Bir-
combined experience in the rubber
the plug with the application. The advantage com-manufacturing and supplying wa-
Made of zinc-plated steel mingham Fas-
gasket industry, the acquisition terworks
pared to metal anchors is the suitability for almost fasteners for over forty
or stainless steel, these tener family of
strengthens Birmingham Fas- years.
all substrates and not just concrete, like for metal The company has grown its
toggle latches are designed companies as
tener’s waterworks product off er- business
anchors. This means that with just one product you around its waterworks
with holding forces of 225 lbf (1000 N), the
450Sales Man-
lbf (2000
ing and manufacturing
cover a wide range diversity. customers and has a diverse off er- ager
N), 674 lbf (3000 N) and supplied with a loop-shapedof Cham-
Most importantly, in
of applications it allows the ing of any fastener required
or T-shapedin thelatch bolt. The new toggle pionlatches
Manufac- of
company to add
concrete, perforated teammates to its waterworks industry. series GN 761 close the gap between the heavy turing. Yarbor-
and
world-class
a n d s o l i dstaff
b r.i ck s, “Champion Manufacturing is
light-duty designs ough has Winco
of these been a standard
rising worker
parts,in
Champion manufactures
as well as aerated mechani- well known for its experience in the fastener industry,
offering the perfect solution for nearly every situ- involved
cal joint, push-on
concrete. But with and other gas- creating the highestation.quality, cus-
Wherever in many
flaps, lids, industry
covers ororganizations
hoods must
kets for the waterworks
this wide range of industry. tom made gaskets,” says Tinney, including the Fastener
be closed quickly, easily and reliably, Train-
these robust
With this acquisition, Birmingham “Champion’s
applications, it can often be difficult to know and technology and ing Institute. He is currently
toggle clamps are the ideal choice. They can even be the
Fastener and its sister companies expertise
choose the right type of fixing, which is why CELO will allow us to bett er
secured with padlocks. Chairman of the Southwestern
can
hasexpand
createdproduct
this simple and guide
serviceto helpsupport our customers
the installer as they
www.jwwinco.com Fastener Association. In his new
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role, Yarborough will be leading steel fabrication, metal building addition, this purchase fits nicely
the manufacturing and sales of manufacturers, water works, OEM with our recent tactical M&A
rubber gaskets for the waterworks and MRO. approach,” said AAM’s Chair-
industry. The Birmingham Fastener family man and Chief Executive Officer,
Additionally, Birmingham Fasten- of companies consists of multiple David C. Dauch. “We are excited
er has announced the promotion of locations spread across the United to expand our metal forming tech-
Rodney Holmes to Vice President States. In 2018, Birmingham Fas- nologies to serve a broad range of
of Sales. Holmes was previously tener received the Alabama Manu- global customers.”
Sales Manager facturer of the Year award. Based in Hausach, Germany, Tek-
of Birmingham www.bhamfast.com for Group is a leading specialist in
Fastener Manu- automotive fasteners and metal
facturing. In his formed components for driveline,
new role, Hol-
AAM Continues Pivot powertrain and E-mobility ap-
mes will over- Towards Electrification plications. Tekfor generated sales
see sales at the American Axle & Manufacturing of approximately €285 million in
company’s ten plus companies Holdings, Inc. (AAM), Detroit, 2021.
nationwide. Holmes is a seasoned MI, USA, has entered into a defini- Subject to regulatory approval and
veteran in the industry, with 17 tive agreement under which AAM other customary closing require-
years of fastener sales experience will acquire Tekfor Group for an ments, the transaction is expected
in a variety of fields including enterprise value of €125 million. to close in the second quarter of
waterworks and structural steel. “This acquisition leverages the 2022.
Birmingham Fastener, which core strengths of AAM with sig- As a leading global Tier 1 Automo-
was founded in 1980, is a lead- nificant synergy potential, diversi- tive and Mobility Supplier, AAM
ing domestic manufacturer and fies our geographic and customer designs, engineers and manufac-
distributor of fasteners designed sales mix and increases our elec- tures Driveline and metal forming
and engineered for structural trification product portfolio. In technologies to support electric,
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hybrid and internal combustion SmartCert platform. processes for exchanging quality
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of SmartCert®, and PENCOM an- our customers.” TX, USA, announces that AM
nounced that they are working
Supply, Co. has been named as an
on a digital transformation pro-
official authorized distributor for
ject to streamline and automate
all products and tooling.
PENCOM’s product certification
The two companies have recently
quality management process us-
entered into an agreement that
ing the award-winning SmartCert
sees AM Supply, Co. become an
solution.
authorized distributor for Goebel
PENCOM, a manufacturer of SmartCert is the industry’s first product lines, which consist of
components for OEM design engi- cloud-based, self-service platform metric and American standard
neers, uses SmartCert to improve that allows buyers and sellers to Blind Rivets, Threaded Inserts,
internal processes and enhance easily manage and exchange all new G-Grip™ Stainless Lockbolt
its customer experience across the the required quality certs and doc- System, Self-Tapping/Drilling
United States and international umentation that go with a product. Screws, Sealing Washers, Nut
locations. During the project’s first SmartCert benefits include: Drivers and more.
phase, PENCOM transitioned its • Secure, system simplifies cert
product certs from a manual pa- transfer process.
per system to SmartCert’s secure, • Self-serve SmartCert dash-
cloud-based solution. Certs and board eliminates missing pa-
documents are digitally linked perwork and provides 24/7
to all products and stored in a access.
centralized archive accessible 24/7 • Universal platform stream-
by internal departments via the lines inbound and outbound
SmartCert shared dashboard. cert exchange. Goebel Fasteners is dedicated to
“Implementing the digital Smart- • Eco-friendly reduces paper going the extra mile when it comes
Cert solution in one of PENCOM’s copies. Quick onboarding pro- to serving customers, suppliers
manufacturing plants increases cess takes less than two weeks and employees. Respect, authen-
our time efficiency by approxi- with minimal disruption. ticity and kindliness constitute
mately 80% over our manual • Subscription-based model the foundation for mutually ben-
paper system. It also significantly expands with your business efitting success. Goebel grows as
reduces the amount of paper we needs. a company each day and strives
use, making us more eco-friend- “PENCOM is a global leader in the to surpass expectations on every
ly,” says Mario Callejas, Global component manufacturing indus- level. Product innovation and im-
Quality Assurance Manager at try and has more than 25 logistics proved service quality are essen-
PENCOM. sites. They are well known for their tial building blocks for the firm’s
The second phase of PENCOM’s innovative approach to customer growth. Goebel constantly works
digital transformation project im- service and support, which makes to improve the customer experi-
proves the customer experience them an ideal customer to use the ence. www.goebelfasteners.com
and gains additional internal ef- SmartCert solution,” says Lyndon
ficiencies. PENCOM is expanding Lattie, Co-Founder and CEO of
SmartCert to its customers, which Aramid Technologies.
G&G Safety
totally automates the cert transfer Aramid Technologies introduced Changes Name
process. Documentation for sales SmartCert in 2021 to digitize the From April 1, 2022, G&G Safety
orders is sent to customers via the cumbersome and costly traditional Fasteners LLC has changed its

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develop concepts that balance pro- residential sector fits well into
cesses, capital commitment and Bufab. The acquisition of CDA is
availability. 4fastening enjoys the contributing to growth in Segment
challenge of being integrated into East, and we are happy to welcome
our clients’ business protection new colleagues to our team,” says
name to Growermetal USA LLC. concepts. 4fastening can create an Jaroslaw Bazeli, Director Business
This name change is a part of individual “Simplify your busi- Unit Eastern Europe.
Growermetal’s development pro- ness” concept for you. “We’re looking forward to joining
cess and confirms the company’s the Bufab Group as it gives us new
ambition to innovate to ensure ser- opportunities to reach other mar-
vices and safety washers more and kets outside Poland, grow with
more in line with the requirements new customers and strengthen our
of the fastener industry. operations. It will be business as
www.growermetal.com usual, but now with all the benefits
of being part of a larger group with
In other company news, an inde- many sister companies. I am look-
4fastening Celebrates pendent measuring room is being ing forward to continuing as CEO
10 Years & Adds build within 4fastening. The new of CDA, and together with the
independent measuring room is whole CDA team I look forward to
Measuring Room expected to be completed by mid- the cooperation with Bufab,” says
Now at its 10-year anniversary, 2022. www.4fastening.com Giuseppe Gangemi, who is the
4fastening, headquartered in President at CDA. www.bufab.com
Pohlheim, Ger-
many, says it has Bufab Acquires
been selling con- CDA Polska Sp. z.o.o. Novaria Group to
necting parts and Bufab has acquired all outstand- Acquire FMi Chemical
components to the ing shares in the Polish company Novaria Group, Fort Wayne, TX,
automotive market. This lets the CDA Polska Sp. z o.o. Sp.k. CDA USA, a leading maker of specialty
firm provide clients with small is a leading C-parts trading com- hardware, announced that it has
quantities and special requests pany specified towards toughened signed a definitive agreement to
regarding packaging, etc. glass and products and solutions acquire FMi Chemical, Inc., a
4fastening asks, “Why not expand for glass in the Polish construction supplier of nonmetallic aerospace
this successful concept further?” and residential sector. It is head- sealants, compounds and coatings
In the future, 4fastening sees a quartered in Wroclaw, Poland. for aircraft manufacturing and
need on the market to take the The company was founded in MRO. This is Novaria’s second
complexity out of procuring con- 2003 by Włodzimierz Bandelak acquisition in the past month, and
necting parts. This will not only (former Co-Owner) and Giuseppe its eighth since June 2020.
reduce the burden on the KAMAX Gangemi (currently Sole Owner FMi is a trusted supplier to leading
plants, but also on other clients. and acting President at CDA). aircraft OEMs and MRO facilities
“Simplify your business!” is what Over the years, CDA has become a worldwide. Its products consist of
4fastening offers and invites its leading C-parts trading company proprietary heat-resistant silicone
clients to learn how 4fastening within bathroom fittings, interior sealants, nonmetallic sealants,
can make their life/work more fit-out hardware, sliding systems, compounds and coatings from
efficient and also smooth out the etc., markets, towards the Polish industry-leading brands. Along
fluctuations on the markets in construction and residential sec- with manufacturing, FMi prides it-
terms of availability and price. tor. CDA has over 2000 active cus- self on custom packaged materials,
4fastening says it wants to simplify tomers and an annual sale of some accredited testing, short lead times
and simultaneously safeguard its PLN 42 million (SEK 93 million). and high-quality, reliable service.
clients’ business activities. Because “We are continuing our growth At closing, Novaria will purchase
the company knows that in the journey, and I am glad that CDA FMi from its current owner, Harry
connecting parts sector, it’s not the is joining the Bufab Group. The Fine. It will continue to operate out
components that are most costly, acquisition will strengthen our of Bloomfield, CT, USA, under the
but the processes associated with offering and improve business leadership of COO Nancy Daigle.
procurement and ultimately, as diversification by expanding to The transaction is expected to close
the “worst case” and most costly an interesting new market niche. in May, subject to the satisfaction
scenario, nonavailability. CDA’s market position within of customary closing conditions.
4fastening works with clients to C-parts to the construction and “We’re thrilled to be taking a new

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step forward with our partners at Group companies continue to pro- it’s energizing to be a part of an
Novaria,” Daigle said. “FMi’s ro- vide industry-leading capabilities, organization that truly lives its
bust position as a trusted supplier with distinct differentiators for values.” www.optimas.com
in the aerospace industry will fur- selling, innovation and technolo-
ther enhance Novaria’s growing gies across a shared platform. Our Ramco to Produce
leadership in its markets.” plan is to continue leveraging these
“The acquisition of FMi is an excit- platform capabilities, capitalize on Cold Formed Pipe Nuts
ing step as we continue to diversify strong end markets and accelerate Ramco Specialties, Inc., Hudson,
and strengthen our supply of high- organic and acquisition growth.” OH, USA, announces that the
quality, material science-based www.distributionsolutionsgroup.com company’s investment in new part
components and services that are formers in the state of Ohio will al-
low it to commence the production
vital to our customers,“ Novaria Paul Schorr to of cold formed pipe nuts. These
CEO Bryan Perkins said.
Novaria CFO Justin Tucker said,
Optimas Chief pipe nut products will be available
Information Officer with open and closed ends, up to
“FMi Chemical including its pro-
9" in length and 3" in diameter.
prietary products and flight- Optimas Solutions, Wood Dale,
critical sealing and abradable solu- IL, USA, a global industrial manu-
tions, will be a valuable addition facturer/distributor and supply
to Novaria. We look forward to chain solutions provider, has
building on the strong founda- appointed Paul Schorr to the
tions of FMi and combining it with position of Chief
Novaria’s aerospace and defense- Information Officer
focused businesses.” (CIO). The appoint-
ment is expected to Ramco Specialties explains that
Specific terms of the acquisition pipe nuts are important parts of
have not been publicly disclosed. further advance the
Optimas Forward automotive construction, used
www.novariagroup.com particularly in engine cradles,
Faster transforma-
tional strategy implemented by frames, rails and chassis. With
Lawson Products Optimas’ President, Americas, current lead times for machines
and materials, now is the time to
Changes Name & Daniel Harms, late in 2021.
contact Ramco Specialties, Inc.,
A key component of that strategy
NASDAQ Symbol is improvements in technology and to start a discussion about the
Lawson Products, Inc., Chicago, and the digital transformation company’s cold-formed pipe nuts
IL, USA, announced its name of the Optimas business. Schorr or other large part production.
change to Distribution Solutions has considerable experience in Ramco Specialties delivers the
Group, Inc. (DSG), a best-in-class, cloud-based applications for critical components that the in-
specialty distribution company, manufacturing and supply chain dustry requires, produced both
which includes operating compa- organizations including leading domestically and internationally.
nies, Lawson Products, TestEquity an extensive implementation of www.ramcospecialties.com
and Gexpro Services. Oracle NetSuite ERP, the principal
The publicly traded company also enterprise resource planning tool LindFast Acquires
changed its ticker symbol and is be recently implemented by Optimas
trading on the NASDAQ under
Fasteners and
Solutions.
symbol “DSGR”. These name and Prior to joining Optimas, Schorr Fittings (F&F)
ticker symbol changes were made held several CIO positions with LindFast Solutions Group (LSG),
effective on Mon- major brands over his 35-year long Blain, MN, USA, a leading master
day, May 9, 2022. career. He worked in these posi- distributor of specialty fasten-
The company also tions most recently at Zesty Paws, ers in North America, recently
hosted an inves- Zenwise, uni-ball Corporation announced the completion of its
tor conference call and Performance Health. purchase of Toronto, Ontario,
on May 5, 2022, with prepared re- “I’m most excited about joining Canada-based Fasteners and Fit-
marks and a question-and-answer Optimas’ world-class team, the tings, Inc. (F&F).
session. opportunity to drive digital trans- Under the leadership of President
J. Bryan King, Chairman/CEO of formation throughout the organi- Ted Robinson and his team, F&F
DSG, commented on the name and zation and build strong value for has garnered a well-respected
ticker symbol changes, “Looking our customers,” Schorr said. “The reputation in the marketplace over
ahead, our Distribution Solutions culture at Optimas is fantastic and its 45-year history. Continued...

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The combination of LSG and F&F sealing fasteners and components software program, developed an
will enhance and expand both to distributors, engineers and inventory and spare parts system,
companies’ already significant equipment makers established a state-recognized
capabilities in Canada. accelerating global apprenticeship program and lead
“F&F shares the same relentless innovation. Ryan safety initiatives.
focus on meeting customer needs also will implement Fastener maker, Vulcan Steel
as LSG,” said LindFast CEO Bill ZAGO’s social im- Products is a foremost domestic
Niketas. “We are excited for the pact and commu- steel company in the United States.
opportunity to combine forces and nity initiatives. Vulcan Steel Products and its
expand our collective capabilities ZAGO Manufacturing is an award- three divisions—Vulcan Threaded
to better serve our customers. I am winning family owned business Products, Vulcan Heat Treating,
confident F&F will be a great addi- that began over 25 years ago at and Vulcan Cold Finished—have
tion to our team, and together we the New Jersey Institute of Tech- become three distinct market
will continue to meet and exceed nology Enterprise Development leaders all under one company.
our customers’ expectations.” Center small business incubator. Vulcan’s current facility is over
Similar to LindFast, Fasteners and Today, ZAGO is a full-fledged 400,000 ft2 of manufacturing and
Fittings has a market-leading posi- global manufacturing company warehouse space. www.vulc.com
tion in imperial, metric and stain- operating from a 100-year old
less steel fasteners. The potent refurbished factory in the heart of
combination of F&F’s market po- Newark, NJ, USA. Avantus Aerospace
sition and LSG’s in Canada, along ZAGO Manufacturing takes pride Appoints Paul Felski
with LSG’s strong supply chain in being one of the world’s largest
capabilities, will be of benefit for and most respected producers of as FTC’s New President
both of the companies’ customers, custom, high-tech, clean and in- Avantus Aerospace, Valencia, CA,
suppliers, employees and others. herently green sealing solutions USA, has recently appointed Paul
As with other recent LindFast and components. ZAGO self- Felski to President of Fastener
acquisitions, very little change is sealing fasteners with O-rings and Technology Corp. (FTC).
expected on the customer-facing self-sealing switch boots effec-
parts of the business in the near tively shield toxins from leaking
term. LSG’s goal is to maintain in or out into the surroundings
the strong Fasteners and Fit- and can withstand the harshest of
tings brand name in the market. temperatures, weather conditions
Maintaining its current policies/ and pressures. www.zago.com
infrastructure, F&F will continue Felski is an accomplished fastener
normal operations out of its two industry executive. He is well
state-of-the-art facilities located Brad Miller is known for leading strategic devel-
in Toronto and Calgary for the New Maintenance opment/plan execution with over
foreseeable future. 20 years of senior management
LSG also has two facilities in the
Supervisor at Vulcan and team building experience. He
Toronto area, with another in Vulcan Steel Products, Pelham, has also been an industry leader in
Montreal. With a new total of five AL, USA, recently announced developing automation and robot-
branches in the Canadian market Bradley Miller as the company’s ics in fastener manufacturing.
and 13 in the USA, LSG’s footprint new Maintenance Supervisor. While at Lisi Aerospace as VP and
will allow it to continue to im- GM, Felski generated increased
prove its high fill rates and short sales with key customers through
lead times. www.lindfastgrp.com his efforts in improving perfor-
mance and customer service as
well as relationship building. Fels-
Ryan Anderson ki is a certified six sigma black belt
to ZAGO as and brings a strong engineering
Miller brings several years in and manufacturing background.
Marketing Specialist maintenance management and Avantus Aerospace is a family of
ZAGO Manufacturing Co., New- leadership from his time as a six aerospace and defense busi-
ark, NJ, USA, reports that Ryan crane technician, site manager nesses as well as one Industrial
Anderson has joined ZAGO as and as maintenance manager for supply chain and logistics solu-
Marketing & Communications Glen Gery Brick, where he built tions business.
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add value and performance to their upcoming pro-
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The Traveling
Salesman Spends East. These experiences have served me well and
have resulted in so many great relationships with
10 Minutes with... friends and colleagues around the world.
Kris Kolb, President and Owner TS: How did this experience parlay into your start-
Patriot Bolt and Supply ing Patriot?
Humble, TX, USA Kris: I had spent my career in middle and execu-
www.patriotbolt.com tive management working for companies owned
by public and private equity, holding groups and
venture capital. In my experience, these companies
can be great at managing high volume commodity
products, but their ability to participate in specialty
markets with demanding service levels is limited.
Recognizing and acting upon this opportunity was
the basis for the inception of Patriot Bolt. There
Kris Kolb, was plenty of room in the industry for a reliable,
President and
high service level, specialty fasteners and gaskets
Owner of
Patriot Bolt supplier/manufacturer in the energy sector. Many
and Supply. of the companies that existed and flourished years
ago, had been swallowed by these larger entities
and the need in the industry was strong. I think we
have capitalized on that in the last few years.
Traveling Salesman (TS): Patriot Bolt and Supply
TS: Where did the name Patriot Bolt come from?
has certainly been active on social media sites this
year. It caught my attention enough to reach out and Kris: Any worthwhile organization will have a mis-
ask some more questions about what is going on at sion to serve and give back to the community that
Patriot Bolt as well as Patriot Sealing Technolo- supports and provides for it. Even before the first or-
gies. And you are the President and owner of both der was processed, we chose to partner with select
Patriot operations, is that correct? veteran organizations such as Wounded Warrior
Kris: Hello TS, and thank you for the opportunity to
talk about our organization. Patriot Bolt was started
about four years ago with a few key partners includ-
ing Jocelyn Midyett and Bryce Oliveira. We have a
large stake in Patriot Sealing and oversee the sales
and operations in the USA. I have partners in the
UAE that manage and oversee those two opera-
tions. We all collaborate well together to ensure the
success of the overall organization and capitalize
on the synergies that we all create for each other.
TS: What is your background? Where did you work
before Patriot Bolt?
Kris: I have about 25 years’ experience in the gas-
ket and fastener industry working for various major
organizations and industry leaders. Most of that time
was spent in engineering, applications and research
and development working with end users and dis-
tributors to solve problems and improve equipment
reliability. I have spent the last part of my profes-
sional career in a global commercial role managing
major global supply agreements for products such as
gaskets, hose and fasteners. I managed all aspects
of P&L for branches and manufacturing facilities
around the world in a variety of global markets in-
cluding Europe, Asia, South America and the Middle

Foundation as a way to support those who defend
our freedoms. The patriotic theme resonates with
so many in the oil and gas industry and serves as
a reminder that our work positively affects so many
lives. In a world that increasingly relies on product
and raw material that arrives on a container, we are
focused on supporting American jobs and American
raw material that arrives on a flatbed truck.
TS: More specifically, what are your main product
lines? What is your niche in the marketplace? And
what markets do you target?
Kris: We serve many markets but they all primar-
ily relate to the oil and gas sector. This is a service
industry with high expectations and high demands.
It is not for everyone and only the most hungry tend
to survive and prosper. While we can and do provide
any type of commodity fastener or gasket, we focus
on specialty engineered
components that re-
quire a high level of pre-
cision and also orders
where fast responses
and turnarounds are
required to meet an im-
mediate demand. Even
though there are count-
less fastener and gas-
ket houses, this particu-
lar niche is an underserved market that we cater to.
TS: Supply chain issues have been a real problem
for companies this past year. Have you experienced
issues with getting materials or tooling?
Kris: Like most manufacturers and distributors in
our market, we have faced some challenges, but
they have not slowed us down to any great extent.
One of our great strengths is having a wide range
of strong material suppliers and the versatility to
modify finished goods or materials to meet customer
demand. The greatest supply chain problems during
the last few years have been with companies that

The Traveling Salesman Spends 10 Minutes with Kris Kolb ...continued
see fastener or sealing companies set up in UAE

for their second location. How did that come about?
Kris: Our original UAE location is in Dubai and we
just opened a second facility in Abu Dhabi next to
many of the major users. After a few years of grow-
ing Patriot Bolt, a friend and now partner in Dubai,
import heavily from overseas dealing with shipping Santosh Kumar, asked about duplicating this suc-
bottlenecks and tariffs. And this is yet another rea- cess in another underserved market like the UAE. In
son to support domestic suppliers and domestic our short time in this market, we have seen excellent
manufacturers. progress securing many large projects for gaskets
and fasteners and growing an experienced team.
TS: Your LinkedIn activity frequently focuses on We are poised for great things in the years ahead
your quality systems. What would you like to share in this market.
about the quality systems at Patriot Bolt?
TS: Yours is a fairly young company. What are your
Kris: Like most companies, our quality system is an plans for the upcoming years?
evolving process. We achieved ISO 9001 approval
very early in our short history and have been au- Kris: These last four years have been a whirlwind
dited by major end users and distributors with great of success and challenges. There is more oppor-
reviews. We have an excellent set of procedures tunity to grow in our current market. We are in the
and documentation that provide a consistent set of process of moving Patriot Bolt into a building that we
guidelines for our daily work. Our internal culture is purchased, which is double the size of our current
rooted in quality as many of our employees come location. We have equipment that we have not con-
from aerospace fastener backgrounds and have nected because of space constraints and have plans
been surrounded by these concepts their entire to add more capacity and capability in the coming
career. For a company of our age and size, we years. We also look to expand in other complimen-
maintain a very sophisticated analytical equipment tary product lines and in other underserved markets
arsenal such as XRF equipment for positive material where we can achieve the same levels of success.
identification, calibrated hardness testers to ensure TS: What else should we know about you and about
mechanical properties are met and a library of thread Patriot Bolt that I haven’t asked about yet?
gauges and plugs to ensure any thread standard is Kris: I cannot say enough good things about our
adhered to. team and the success we have had attracting great
TS: You are located in Humble TX, USA, but you talent. I am fortunate to be surrounded by one of
also have a location for Patriot Sealing Technolo- the best teams in the industry with a great sense of
gies in Abu Dhabi, UAE. It is not real often that I urgency and customer satisfaction.

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AZ, USA, with his white El Camino, six employees
and a 6000 ft2 warehouse. Calfee knew building a Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) solution onsite at an
foundation of quality customer service was key. Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
“My goal from the start has been to be the best dis- customer facility.
tributor in the United States,” said Copper State
Founder Calfee. “I wanted to be known as providing
Advanced technology meets
the best customer service around town and I wanted innovation with Copper State’s
my suppliers to think of me as their best customer.” Load Monitoring Fastener Plus
To achieve this, Copper State focuses on ensuring all (LMF+), a wireless, accurate,
employees, customers and vendors know they are and automatic load monitoring
part of the family. This emphasis on putting relation- fastener system.
ships first is why Copper State has been able to ex-
pand to nearly 500 employees in 30 locations across
ten western USA states serving more than 20,000 cus-
tomers from around the world.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Co-Owner of Cop-
per State (and Calfee’s daughter), Sarah Shannon,
added, “It starts with treating our people with re-
spect and dignity. We’re not afraid
to roll up our sleeves and try new
things or extend some kindness for
any of our customers, partners and
employees.”
The relationships and willingness
to try new things is what has al-
lowed Copper State to support their
employees and customers during
the pandemic even while launching
new products.
“We knew some of our customers
were experiencing hardships,” ex-
plained Shannon. “Whether it was
working with our customers to
identify their immediate and long-
term supply concerns or reaching
out to our competitors to deal with
supply chain problems, our goal Copper State’s main southern branch
was to ensure our people know located in Tucson, AZ, USA.

Do you have a big job coming up that requires a high
demand for material, but limited space to store the mate-
rial? Take a peak inside Copper State’s jobsite VMI.
You pick out the items you need, Copper State
fills a Conex container, and delivers and manages
the inventory for you.
The Revolution
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Fastener Group, LLCand located in
and the mechanical Spokane, WA, USA.
tested for quality assurance.
we’re there for them even during tough times.” it’s serving technology.
a specific purpose for our customers, our
Innovation is notinonly for Copper partners and our employees.”
Headquartered Aurora, IL, USA,State’s
Valleyrelation-
Fastener
ships, but for the products they bring to their Although the company has evolved, grown and
Group, LLC, is your single-source supplier of cus-
cold
tomers. Since its launch in 2021, Copper State has expanded over the past five decades, what has not
received overwhelming enthusiasm for the world’s changed are the core values.
most advanced Load Monitoring Fastener, the LMF+. “When my dad began Copper State 50 years ago,
This new product line from Copper State allows us- he made sure he created a company focused on do-
to us for innovations related to using and installing eterthe
ing on right
up to thing
1/4" (6.4
andmm) steel semi-tubular
extending rivets as
kindness where he
ers, for the
fasteners. first time ever, to wirelessly observe and
record the true tightness of fasteners during assem- well as said
could,” a variety of sizes
Shannon. “Itofmight
solid seem
rivets.small to some,
Along
bly this theme,
and while we introduced
equipment our new Revolu-
is in operation. but to you
After our have
customers
lookedand our
at the employees,
Revolution it’sMachine,
Rivet vital. We
tion Rivet Machine, the latest
“The LMF+ is game-changing technology in impactthat riveting
can look forward to another 50 years of doing the
you will realize that the old-style flywheel machines right
monitor clamp load and send automatic alerts the
and clinching. With no linkage and no flywheel, to thing for our people.”
are a thing of the past. www.copperstate.com
Revolution
notify you ifRivet Machine
tension deviates features
fromfewer moving
desired parts
values,”
than
said competitors’
Brian “old fashioned”
Cates, Chief Operating flywheel rivet ma-
Officer (COO) of Expansions
Company Profile: Fuel
CopperGrowth
State aims atto be the
Copper State. “We launched this product linewear
chines. Fewer moving parts means reduced basedon Valley
first Fastener
choice of Group...
our employees, the first choice of our
system components, less operating costs
on our customers’ goals and it’s already increasing and longer customers, and the
With two recent first choice
expansions, of ourFastener
the Valley suppliers.
machine
their life. Available
operation efficiencyinand bench-top or pedestal
safety. We don’t dostyle,
in- www.copperstate.com
Group, LLC is uniquely positioned to offer its
novation just for the sake of innovation, bututilized
the Revolution Rivet Machine can also be because in customer base an expanded line of special cold
fully automated work stations. The level of rivets in formed fasteners and rivets. Additionally, it pro-
June
the2022
track is monitored electronically, permitting rivets Fastener
vides customers with global sourcing andFocus
blended 127
New Legislation
“The Right to Repair” mented, “This is a very positive development that
has been years in the making. While this is primarily
in 2022
about giving control to the consumer, there is also a
very strong environmental case here as well. It will
mean that fewer companies will weld products for
example and instead introduce fasteners back into
their designs that can be undone/unscrewed provid-
TR Fastenings Ltd. ing extra accessibility for repairing items rather than
www.trfastenings.com having to always replace the entire unit. The environ-
mental benefits are considerable, and this change will
have wide reaching and a long-lasting impact on the
The environmental ‘Right to Repair’ (R2R) legisla- manufacturing sector.”
tion has put consumers back in charge of their electri-
cal goods and helps to address the ‘throwaway tech Loss to the Economy
culture’ head-on, which TR Fastenings, East Sussex, This started to change in July 2021, when new laws
UK, supports. came into force requiring manufacturers to make
After years of campaigning, this EU legislation will spare parts much more available to consumers. It
drive change in assembly methods with a major shift was particularly important in the electronics mar-
in how electronics and domestic appliances will be ket, where global brands had increasingly prevented
manufactured and serviced. It is already playing a user access. However, this was against a backdrop of
key role in helping to extend product life, cut carbon growing concerns about electrical recycling and wast-
emissions and reduce landfills. Where there are more age. It is estimated that 1.5 million tons of electrical
mechanical assembly methods employed there could and electronic items get thrown away each year in the
even be a boost to create more jobs within the indus- UK, at a cost of £370 million per year (source: www.
try sector. recycleyourelectricals.org.uk/problems-with-e-waste/),
which is an incredible figure in light of the sustain-
Benefit to Consumers ability net zero challenges.
Currently if an electrical product or domestic appli- For domestic appliances, the change in legislation
ance develops a fault, having the ability to source was long overdue and it will almost instantly start
spare parts and fix it yourself, or use an independ- impacting the reusability of products and extending
ent repairs service provider, has always made perfect the life span of many domestic products, keeping
sense. However, this has not really been possible for items from landfill while reinvigorating the repairs
a long time. sector. As we move further into what is widely an-
Today if you attempt to repair electronic goods or ticipated to be an inflationary year this will help con-
appliances it negates the warranty, so manufacturers sumers extend product life and save money.
have always sought to discourage it. The expected
redesign of appliances will reduce products being Impact on TR Fastenings
welded for example, which currently makes them in- For TR Fastenings and its customers, the new legisla-
accessible and therefore less likely to be repaired. As tion overhaul was a very welcome change, feeding di-
a major supplier to the Health and Home market TR rectly into its Environmental, Social and Governance
is actively supporting new designs and the re-intro- (ESG) strategy and drive to increase environmental
duction of fasteners so that they can be accessible for responsibility wherever possible.
disassembly and repair. TR is active across a number of different sectors in-
cluding Health and Home (H&H) and Energy, Tech-
Benefits of Repair Over New nology and Infrastructure (E,T & I), all of which will
Repairing a broken component part instead, particu- be impacted by the changes. It recently announced a
larly where the rest of the appliance works fine, saves new significant investment in its TR VIC SpA site in
the end user money in the first instance. Therefore, central Italy, which serves some 24 countries around
the need to replace a machine is much less likely, and the world in the Health and Home and Light and
it extends the life of the repaired product, which in Heavy vehicle sectors.
turn cuts down carbon emissions. It also helps the Karol Gregorczyk, Global Account Director for the
environment at both ends of the supply chain, even Health and Home sector said, “The new rules will
potentially creating new jobs in the independent re- significantly impact manufacturers. TR’s customers
pair sector. collectively produce some eight to ten million wash-
Sven Brehler, TR Director of Engineering coming machines and dryers every year, and they make

Revolution Rivet
Machine from Valley
unlimited throat depth
Valley Fastener Group, LLC and the mechanical
technology.
can actually prove cheaper for manufacturers while
Headquartered in Aurora, IL, USA, Valley Fastener moving away from the creation of nonrepairable
white goods. TR is very willing to support companies
Group, LLC, is your single-source supplier of cold
and assist in redesign.
TR VIC has a Technical and Design Center within
their manufacturing facility in Fossato di Vico, close
to Fabriano, Italy, which is near to many of the home
to us for innovations related to using and installing eter on upOEMs
to 1/4"and
(6.4 their
mm) subcontractors.”
steel semi-tubular rivets as
appliance
fasteners.
To find additional technicalsolid
well as a variety of sizes of rivets. on the prod-
information
Along this theme, we introduced our new Revolu- ucts
Afterand
youservices available
have looked from TR Fastenngs
at the Revolution Ltd.,
Rivet Machine,
tion Rivet Machine, the latest in impact riveting visit
you the
willcompany’s
realize thatwebsite.
the old-style flywheel machines
and clinching. With no linkage and no flywheel, the www.trfastenings.com
are a thing of the past.
Revolution Rivet Machine features fewer moving parts
chines. Fewer moving parts means reduced wear on Company Profile:Group...
Valley Fastener
system components, less operating costs and longer Established
With two recent 1973, TR the
inexpansions, Fastenings
Valley Fastener Ltd.
machine life. Available in bench-top or pedestal style, is the trading
Group, LLC is business of Trifasttoplc.
uniquely positioned offerTR its
Inside
the the plastic
Revolution tub isMachine
Rivet a stainless
cansteel
alsotub
be(the one in
utilized
you see when you open the washing machine). During
Fastenings
customer base is an
a global
expandedspecialist company
line of special cold
fully automated work stations. The level of rivets in in the design,
formed fastenersengineering, manufacturing
and rivets. Additionally, it pro-
production, the plastic tub is fully open to assembly and
the track is monitored electronically, permitting rivets videsdistribution
and customers with of global sourcing and blended
a comprehensive range
then ultrasonically welded (or glued). It cannot then be
to feed fromfor
disassembled themaintenance.
hopper onlyThe as required, preventing
new legislation now programs,
of rubber
high-quality parts, weldnuts,
industrial fastenings springs,
and as- en-
jam-ups.
requires the welding or gluing to be replaced with easier gineering and technical assistance,
sembly products primarily for the Automo- assembly
access to the
Featuring tub and screws
a compact are the
solid steel answer.
(not With ap-this
cast) design, equipment
tive, and outsourced
Electronic fastener Domestic
and Technology, assembly.
proximately
modern cam-operated machine provides fixed
20 screws, the tub can be securely and
a smooth, Appliance, Distributors and IndustrialValley
Valley Fastener Group corporate and the Sec-
easily opened and closed for maintenance. Rivet Its
Division are located in Aurora, IL, USA.
fast cycle (1/3 second cycle time) and features stan- tors. own brand products include rivet
Cold headed special fasteners and screws are
dard an 18" (457 mm) throat depth. The simple and bushes, self-clinch fasteners, screws for
produced at the Forgo Fastener Division facility
easy-to-use Revolution Rivet Machine requires no oil, plastic, blind rivet nuts, self-locking nuts,
grease or lubrication. Super quiet, the machine runs on security fasteners, plastic fasteners, cable
single-phase 110 VAC with no air required. The user Forgo is currently
management adding 4000
products and aft new
2
(370 range
m2) to its
of
production facility.
simply plugs the machine in and begins to clinch rivets, enclosure hardware.
eyelets, or other clinch type fasteners. The standard 8" The North Coast Rivet Division located in Elyria,
(203 mm) hopper incorporates a lined backing plate Worldwide operations
OH, USA, recently span:
completed a 4000 ft2 (370 m2)
• UK – Uckfield, East Grinstead, Poole,
reduced wear and reduced jams, the Revolution Rivet All group divisions work closely with customers
Birmingham, Manchester, Newton
Machine is easily the most flexible assembly machine to ensure that the best solutions are specified for
Aycliffe, Belfast and Scotland.
their applications.
on the market today.
The machine is capable of clinching very small diam- • www.valleyfastenergroup.com
Europe – Ireland, Netherlands, Norway,
Sweden, Hungary, Poland (Represent-
76 Fastener Focus February 2007
ative), Italy, Germany, Slovakia (Repre-
sentative) and Spain.
• Asia – Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia,
China, Taiwan, Japan (Representa-
tive), the Philippines (Representative
Office) and India.
• USA – Texas, Carolinas and Kentucky.
Before the R2R legislation, many doors were glued or
welded to fix the glass between the inner and outer part • Technical and Innovation Centers in
of the door. As the new legislation allows disassembly, Gothenburg - Sweden, Birmingham -
customers can now easily access the screws. UK and South Carolina - USA.
spare parts available not only for washing machines For more information, visit:
and washer-dryers, but also for dishwashers, refrig- www.trfastenings.com
erators and TVs for the first time. This move will open
up new opportunities and the reduction in welding

Far Removed
From Established
Ways of Thinking
ARNOLD UMFORMTECHNIK GmbH & Co. KG
www.arnold-fastening.com
As a direct and indirect supplier of components for

electric vehicles, Arnold Umformtechnik GmbH & “The appearance of new eMobility OEMs on the auto-
Co. KG, Forchtenberg-Ernsbach, Germany, is making motive market has not only made the industry wake up,
sustainable approaches to its production methods to but has also stirred up and accelerated the market,”
reduce CO2 emissions. said Ralf Lagerbauer, Director of Sales and
Ralf Lagerbauer, Director of Sales and Marketing, Marketing at Arnold Umformtechnik.
describes how this embeds into everyday practice, in (Photo: Arnold Umformtechnik)
an interview conducted by Magdalini Wanke of Mar-
keting Communication at Arnold Umformtechnik. lenges. For example, the impermeability of fastenings
is extremely important.
Wanke: Mr. Lagerbauer, what does making components On no account must a leak occur inside the battery
for the electric vehicle sector mean for Arnold? pack, and access for maintenance needs to be de-
Lagerbauer: We produce fasteners for a very wide signed in. It is also important in fastening technology
range of applications and uses, for the automotive in- to think in terms of current, in other words, conduc-
dustry as well as for other industry sectors. The whole tivity. Thus, fastening solutions also conduct current,
eMobility topic pretty much symbolizes the change serving two purposes at the same time. Different ma-
within the mobility industry. Against that backdrop, terials, processing methods and surfaces than those
we are greatly motivated that with our fastening so- used previously come into play.
lutions and systems, we can be part of this process of It is important that those working in this field should
transformation. communicate with one another, because everyone
wants to know where the power train journey is tak-
Wanke: What is different about this field? ing us—with a view toward fastening solutions as
well. This applies as much to start-up companies as
Lagerbauer: By focussing on eMobility, our discus- well as to established original equipment manufac-
sions with customers in this field are much more in- turers (OEMs). And this can often lead to develop-
tensive. We need to find the right solution for a spe- ment partnerships. One thing of which we can be
cific problem—independently of established ways of certain is that the ever-increasing focus on electro-
thinking. mobility will have a major effect on the market.
At Arnold Umformtechnik we have five strategic
lines of approach for all our areas of business. eMo- Wanke: How can a manufacturer of fasteners and fas-
bility, lightweight construction, digitization, interna- tening solutions ensure sustainability and reduce CO2
tionalization and sustainability. And it is precisely emissions?
these approaches that players in the eMobility sector
Lagerbauer: When you look at the value chain as a
often deploy. That means that we can make an im-
whole, each product has its own carbon footprint.
portant contribution to developing and implement-
Thus, every single little screw and every cold-formed
ing the whole system and not merely act with a view
part can be a climate protector, even if that seems un-
to the drive.
likely at first glance.
For us, it is important to push forward for solutions
Arnold’s ACO2 Save initiative provides its customers
together. It’s exciting and it definitely creates a learn-
with many options for carbon savings. The engineer-
ing curve for both companies.
ing design starts with an FEM simulation that can be
linked to a CO2 calculator. This calculates in advance
Wanke: What are eMobility customers like?
the carbon footprint that producing the part will cre-
Lagerbauer: Companies in this sector need to take a ate. It is then possible to compare different solutions
completely new direction and overcome new chal- with one another.

Machine from Valley
Wanke: What does that specifi
Hal Stetson, cally
Vice look like with regard
President skills within the company.
less moving parts, Now we are just proud
to reducing CO2? that we are active
unlimited indepth
throat this futuristic segment and that
Valley Fastener Group, LLC many customers trust our expertise in the field.
and the mechanical
Lagerbauer: One approach could be changing pro-
duction technology or implementing a direct screw technology.
fastening rather than using a screw/nut combination.
One example is one
Headquartered of our special
in Aurora, machined
IL, USA, screws.
Valley Fastener
ToGroup,
make it,LLC,
a blank turned
is your part was used
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analysis, optimized engineering for fasteners.
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than competitors’ “old fashioned” flywheel rivet ma- Expansions
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nold Fastener
Umformtechnik Group...
GmbH & Co. KG, Ralf La-
system components, less operating costs and longer gerbauer is responsible
With two recent for the
expansions, the Valley
regions of Ger-
Fastener
machine life. Available in bench-top or pedestal style, many,
Group, theLLC
United States and
is uniquely China. Lagerbauer
positioned to offer its
the Revolution Rivet Machine can also be utilized in began
customerhis base
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videsseveral
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programs, was also aparts,
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weldnuts, springs, en-
jam-ups. tive Board at
gineering and Denios AG. assistance, assembly
technical
The ACO2aSave
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compact solidactively helps
steel (not customers
cast) design, this equipment and outsourced fastener assembly.
reduce CO2 emissions by ensuring that fasteners and Valley Fastener Group corporate and the Valley
modern cam-operated machine provides a smooth,
cold-form parts are designed/implemented sustainably. Company
Rivet Division Profiare le:
located in Aurora, IL, USA.
fast cycle (Photo:
(1/3 second cycle time) and features stan-
Arnold Umformtechnik)
dard an 18" (457 mm) throat depth. The simple and Arnold Umformtechnik
Cold headed GmbH
special fasteners & Co. are
and screws KG
Wanke: Sustainability
easy-to-use Revolution has Rivet
been aMachine
concept at Arnoldno
requires Um-
oil, isproduced
your development and innovations
at the Forgo Fastener part-
Division facility
in Melrose
ner. Companies Park, IL, USA.in the mobility sector
active
formtechnik GmbH & Co.
grease or lubrication. KG quiet,
Super for a long time now.runs
the machine Why on
is this?
single-phase 110 VAC with no air required. The user and seeking intelligent 4000
Forgo is currently adding ft2 (370solutions,
fastening m2) to its
simply plugs the machine in of
andcompany
begins to history
clinch rivets, production facility.
functional parts and appropriate process-
Lagerbauer: With 123 years be-
ing North Coast
Thesystems know Rivet Division
Arnold located in Elyria,
Umformtechnik to
hind it, Arnold Umformtechnik GmbH & standard
eyelets, or other clinch type fasteners. The Co. KG is8" OH, USA, recently completed a 4000 ft2
(370 m 2
)
(203much
very mm) hopper incorporates
a traditional fastener a lined
and backing
componentsplate be a competent development partner, and
supply company. Therefore, this also represents a they value the company’s problem-solving
reduced wear and reduced jams, theArnold
Revolution Rivet All group divisions work closely with customers
duty towards the future. Since 2016, has pre- skills. Arnold Umformtechnik’s innovative
Machine is easily the most flexible assembly machine to ensure that the best solutions are specified for
sented itself under the ‘Blue Fastening System’ claim, solutions for lightweight construction and
on demonstrating
the market today. their applications.
thus the importance of sustainability electric mobility are leading the way in the
in The
all the company’s
machine activities.
is capable Production
of clinching processes
very small diam- www.valleyfastenergroup.com
changes taking place within the automotive
cannot be exempt from climate protection measures. industry. With excellent employees Arnold is
We76believe
Fastener
that Focus
sustainability needs to be at the fore- February 2007
achieving impressive results—efficiently and
front of our thinking when developing new solu-
tions. Finally, the steel industry is one of the biggest sustainably. Arnold’s engineers develop fas-
emitters of CO2. So, CO2-optimized engineering is teners—for example for an innovative vehi-
required here right from the start. Thus, it is a good cle model—completely from scratch accord-
idea to get on board with the customer at a very early ing to your requirements. And the company
stage, to ensure that we are both steering in the same is also there for you seamlessly during the
direction. implementation of your individual solution in
the production process. Take advantage of
Wanke: What role does eMobility play here for Arnold in Arnold’s enthusiasm and experience for in-
this context? novative technology. Learn more at:
Lagerbauer: We have been concerned about this top- www.arnold-fastening.com
ic consistently since 2006 and have built up complex

TECH BRIEF
The Revolution
As a result of its recent partnership Chip Wringers tions, ensuring a proper fit and lasting
Has Begun!
with S.F.H., Mequon, WI, USA-based For maximum extraction of coolants solution. The company offers a wide
Jorgensen Conveyor and Filtration and/or cutting oil, chip wringers from variety of conveyors, all ensuring long
Solutions now serves manufacturers as Jorgensen/SFH provide continuous, working lives and low maintenance.
Replace Your
a single source for total metalworking automatic operation at extremely low With more than 70 years of experi-
chip and coolant processing systems. costs. Once collected, used coolant or ence in the designing and manufacturing
With stand-alone or fully integrated oil can be processed through one of of advanced conveyor, coolant filtration
Old Flywheel
systems that transport, shred, wring and Jorgensen’s filtration units and is put and material handling solutions for the
briquette chips and sludge, manufactur- back into the coolant system for reuse. machine tool, fluid filtration, metal-
ers can reduce chip volumes by as much In terms of chips, a lower moisture working, unit handling and recycling
Rivet Machines
as 90% and significantly increase their content also further increases their re- industries, Jorgensen Conveyor &
chip recycling value. cycling value. Filtration Solutions offers a wide range
The volume reduction of aluminum, Revolutionof Rivet
standard and customized systems
magnesium, copper, brass, steel and Chip Compactors Machine fromtoValley
companies located across North
other types of metal chips represents Fastener GroupAmerica
featuresand globally.
Jorgensen/SFH chip compactors
a significant costHal Stetson, Vice President less moving parts,
savings in labor, conveyorsthroat Jorgensen
dis- collect chips directly underunlimited depth
products and systems have
posal, transport andValley Fastener Group, LLC
storage. or in centralized treatment areas. Chips been
and the mechanical engineered to provide high quality,
www.valleyfastenergroup.com and fines enter the press and compacted
advantages of cost
CAM effectiveness, application-based
Shredders solid product solutions for use in even the
under hydraulic pressure to form technology.
Jorgensen/SFH single and double- briquettes and to separate out residual most demanding environments.
Headquartered in Aurora, IL, USA, Valley Fastener
shaft shredders efficiently reduce chip coolant fluids for reuse. The compactors For problem-free production and
Group, LLC, is your single-source supplier of cold
size in preparation for centrifuging or are robust and space-saving for briquet- material handling without bottlenecks
formed fasteners, rivets, weldnuts, rubber
variousparts,
briquetting. Volume reduction resulting ting ferrous or nonferrous metals caused by maintenance intensive sys-
from implementing a shredder also less- in the form ofand
springs, rivet machines, tooling, automation chips, sludges or dust. tems, poor chip management or coolant
ensrelated engineered
the frequency of bin solutions.
removal from Our customers look filtration, the company manufactures re-
to us for giving
a machine, innovations
a shop’srelated to using
employees and installing
Conveyors eter on up to 1/4" liable,
(6.4 mm) steel semi-tubular
innovative conveyor andrivets as
filtration
fasteners.
additional time to focus on other more To easily and efficientlywellmove
as a variety
chips of sizessolutions
system of solid rivets.
include MunchMan®,
Along this
productive work.theme, we introduced
Jorgensen/SFH offers our fromnew Revolu-
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you will realize that the old-style flywheel machines Con-
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systems.
desired chip output
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4fastening .........................................................................114 Hatebur ...............................................................................41 Premier Engineering ...........................................................30
HEH Group .........................................................................30 Profiroll Technologies .........................................................89
ADEFI .................................................................................16 Heine + Beisswenger Group ..............................................12
AICHELIN ...........................................................................36 Hilgeland.............................................................................36 Ramco Specialties, Inc. ....................................................116
AIM Prime ...........................................................................14 Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort .............................................39 Ransohoff ...........................................................................37
AIM Testing Laboratory.................................................50, 93 Heroslam ......................................................................64, 82 Reed Machinery Inc., Reed ..........................................86, 89
Airbus .................................................................................42 Hi-Life Tools ........................................................................89 Regg Inspection Srl ....................................................82, 102
Akitec ..................................................................................46 Honda .................................................................................42 Regg Rolling .......................................................................82
al-Farabi Kazakh National University .................................34 Howell Penncraft ................................................................89 RELX ..................................................................................95
Alloy & Stainless Fasteners ................................................93 HS ASPE ............................................................................79 ReportLinker .......................................................................16
Alloy Wire International (AWI) ............................................26 HS Automazioni Srl.......................................................78, 79 Richards Mfg. Co. ...............................................................58
Allstar Fasteners.................................................................39 R.K. Precision Products......................................................39
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM) .....110 Illinois Manufacturing Association (IMA) .............................38 Roger N. Wright, LLC .........................................................54
AM Supply, Co. .................................................................112 Illinois Tool Works Inc. ........................................................58 Rolling Tools Srl ..................................................................84
Angor-Intools Ltd. ...............................................................71 Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI) .....................13, 14, 50, 93 RX Global ...........................................................................95
ANU Group .........................................................................75 Industrial Rex......................................................................41
Aramid Technologies ..................................................95, 112 Infasco ................................................................................93 Sacma Group ...............................................................78, 79
ArcelorMittal........................................................................12 Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) ........26 SAIS (School of Advanced International Studies) ..............34
Arnold Umformtechnik GmbH & Co. KG ..........................130 Salzgitter AG.......................................................................12
Asahi Okuma Industrial Company Ltd. ...............................30 Japan Manufacturing Show ................................................43 Santoku Corporation...........................................................48
Asahi Sunac .......................................................................28 Japan Ministry of Finance...................................................49 Saspi...................................................................................86
Atlas Commerce ...........................................................80, 81 Johns Hopkins University ...................................................34 SECO/WARWICK® Group ..................................................32
Avantus Aerospace...........................................................118 Jorgensen Conveyor and Filtration Solutions ...................132 SECO/WARWICK Systems & Services
Avk......................................................................................93 J.S.T. Corporation ...............................................................56 (INDIA) Pvt. Ltd.................................................................32
Segnut Pty Ltd ....................................................................60
Batching Systems, Inc. .......................................................68 Kadimi Tool .........................................................................89 Semblex Corporation ..........................................................58
Benteler Steel/Tube GmbH ................................................12 Kalyani ................................................................................33 SFA .....................................................................................14
Bharat Forge.......................................................................33 KAMAX .............................................................................114 S.F.H. ................................................................................132
Birmingham Fastener .................................................50, 108 Ken Forging ......................................................105, 120, 121 Siemens..............................................................................82
Boeing ..........................................................................42, 62 Kennametal ........................................................................75 SMS Group GmbH .............................................................12
Böllhoff........................................................................40, 119 Kieserling ............................................................................36 South Holland Metal Finishing ............................................39
Bonn/Rhein-Sieg Chamber of Kim Union Industrial Co., Ltd. .............................................89 S&P Global Mobility ............................................................42
Industry and Commerce (IHK) .........................................35 Kinefac® Corporation ..................................................84, 104 Stahl-Kommunikation .........................................................12
Bossard ..............................................................................14 Kinsan Fastener News .......................................................46 Stahlmarkt Consult .............................................................12
Buckeye Fasteners .............................................................93 Klöckner + Co SE ...............................................................12 Stelfast................................................................................39
Bufab ................................................................................114 Kuo-Tai Hsu ........................................................................62 Sundram Fasteners Ltd. .....................................................34
Butterworth-Heinemann (Elsevier) .....................................54 Swiss Steel Group ..............................................................12
La Bulloneria Emiliana ........................................................16
Camargo Machinery ...........................................................41 Lawson Products, Inc. ......................................................116 Taiwan CSC ........................................................................43
Can-Eng Furnaces International Ltd...................................76 LindFast Solutions Group (LSG) ......................................116 Talleres Saspi S.A. .............................................................86
Carlo Salvo .........................................................................41 Lisi Aerospace ..................................................................118 Tap & Die Company, The ..................................................101
CDA Polska Sp. z o.o. Sp.k ................................................11 TATA Group ........................................................................32
CERATIZIT .........................................................................76 Magni ..................................................................................93 Technical Research Institute...............................................48
Champion Sales and Manufacturing, Inc....................50, 108 Manufacturing Institute (MI) ..................................................8 TECNO LIFT.......................................................................79
China National Bureau of Statistics ....................................44 MarketsAndMarkets............................................................42 Tekfor Group .....................................................................110
China Steel Corp. (CSC) ....................................................44 MAThread ...........................................................................84 Tesker Manufacturing Corporation .....................................83
Chun Yu Works & Co., Ltd. .................................................60 Mayes & Warwick Ltd. ........................................................89 TestEquity .........................................................................116
Cinco Industries ......................................................39, 80, 81 Mazak Corporation .............................................................30 Teudeloff .............................................................................24
CJWinter .............................................................................87 Mazda .................................................................................42 thyssenkrupp Material Services Processing .......................12
Cleaning Technologies Group LLC .....................................37 Messe Düsseldorf ...............................................................12 thyssenkrupp Steel .............................................................12
CLUFIX North America .......................................................93 Messe Düsseldorf North America (MDNA) .............13, 14, 74 Tooling International Limited (TIL) ......................................24
Columbia University............................................................54 MetalMiner ..........................................................................42 TR Fastenings Ltd. ...........................................................128
Confindustria Emilia Area Centro .......................................34 Metalúrgica Fey, SC ...........................................................40 Trifast plc ..........................................................................129
Conti Fasteners ..................................................................84 Metalúrgica Hassmann S/A ................................................40 TR VIC SpA ......................................................................128
Copper State Bolt & Nut ...................................................126 Metropolregion Rheinland e.V. ...........................................35 Tube 2022...........................................................................12
Crotts & Saunders ..............................................................30 Mid-West Fastener Association (MWFA) ..........13, 14, 38, 50 Tycoons Group Enterprise Co., Ltd. ...................................60
Ming-Hao Hsu.....................................................................62
Daihastu .............................................................................42 MIT .....................................................................................54 UDIB ...................................................................................16
DECC Company, The .........................................................93 Mitsubishi............................................................................42 UNESCO (United Nations Educational,
Denios AG ........................................................................131 Motch & Eichele..................................................................30 Scientific and Cultural Organization) ..........................98, 99
Desert Distribution ........................................................50, 93 MRP....................................................................................36 uni-ball Corporation ..........................................................116
Dimac Srl ............................................................................70 Multi Piece Fastener L.L.C.. .............................................133 United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) .56, 62
Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. (DSG) ..........................116 University of Wuppertal ......................................................36
Doerken ..............................................................................93 NASDAQ ..........................................................................116 U.S. Department of Congress ............................................62
National Association for Surface Finishers (NASF) ............38 U.S. Farathane Corporation ...............................................60
EFDA ..................................................................................14 National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) ......................8
EJOT ..................................................................................35 National Nail .....................................................................119 Vertex Distribution ..............................................................39
EMUGE-FRANKEN USA....................................................90 NCFA ..................................................................................14 VITAL SpA ..........................................................................16
EMUGE-Werk Richard Glimpel GmbH & Co. KG...............90 Newfrey LLC .......................................................................56 Voß Edelstahlhandel GmbH + Co. KG ...............................12
Expanite......................................................................34, 103 NEVIB .................................................................................16 Vulcan Steel Products ......................................................118
New Jersey Institute of Technology Vulkan Verlag .....................................................................12
FANUC ...............................................................................82 Enterprise Development Center .....................................118
Fastener Brazil Magazine ...................................................40 NFDA (National Fastener Distributors Association) ......14, 18 WAFIOS AG .......................................................................74
Fastener Fair USA ..............................................................92 Nissan...........................................................................42, 56 WAFIOS Umformtechnik GmbH ...................................36, 74
Fasteners and Fittings, Inc. (F&F) ....................................116 Nitrex ..................................................................................22 Waterbury ...........................................................................86
Fastener Technology Corp. (FTC) ..............................58, 118 NNi Training and Consulting .........................................13, 93 Wing-Hamlin .......................................................................39
Fastener Training Institute (FTI) .................13, 39, 50, 92, 93 Novaria Group ..................................................................114 wire 2022 ......................................................................12, 74
Fastener Training Week ...............................................13, 50 Nutap ..................................................................................36 Wire and Cable Industry Suppliers
Fastener World .............................................................42, 43 Association® (WCISA®) ....................................................74
Federal Association of Energy Storage Systems ...............12 Oerikon Balzers Coating.....................................................34 Wirtschaftsvereinigung Stahlrohre e.V. ..............................12
FERODOM Ltd. ...........................................................98, 99 Okawa Screw Manufacturing..............................................47 WMV ...................................................................................35
FMi Chemical, Inc .............................................................114 Optimas Solutions ......................................................50, 116 Woodwelding AG ................................................................56
FSTNR Week (Fastener Show, Training, ORT ITALIA.........................................................................89 WORLES S.L......................................................................75
Networking and Recreation) .............................................38 OSG Corp., OSG USA, Inc.................................................89 Wounded Warrior Foundation...........................................122
Würth Group ...............................................................93, 131
GEFRA GmbH ....................................................................72 Pac-West ......................................................................14, 18 Würth Industrie Service GmbH .........................................131
General Inspection, LLC (Gi) ..............................................66 Patriot Bolt and Supply .....................................................122
Gexpro Services ...............................................................116 Patriot Forming Technologies Co., LLC ........................14, 37 Young Fastener Professionals (YFP) .................................18
G&G Safety Fasteners LLC ..............................................112 Patriot Sealing Technologies ............................................122
GM Renaissance Center Wintergarden..............................93 Peak Innovations Engineering ......................................13, 93 ZAGO Manufacturing Co. .................................................118
Goebel Fasteners, Inc. ...............................................93, 112 PENCOM ..........................................................................112 ZwickRoell ....................................................................52, 53
Growermetal USA LLC .....................................................114 PICO Chemical Corporation ...............................................36
Pinnacle Machine Tools ......................................................30
Harsha Engineers ...............................................................33 PLUGO ...............................................................................47
Hartford...............................................................................86 Precision Tool Group (PTG) ...............................................89

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1D2B UNIT WITH S-FEED WIRE FEEDER DRIVEN BY TORQUE MOTOR

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New 1D2B combined header model KSP12-R

The KSP12-R combines typical SACMA solutions, proven by thousands of machines,

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