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Understanding the nuances of fastener points is crucial for project success across all industries. This essential guide explores the various designs—from blunt to sharp and specialized thread-cutting types like Type 17 and Drill Points. Learn how each point's unique profile, common application, and material suitability ensure secure fastening, optimal material penetration, and structural integrity.

A summary of CDE Fasteners, fastener facts. Quick tips and tricks for selecting a fastener. This list will be added to as time progresses.

A guide outlining the standard dimensioning scheme of a Nut using a Inside Diameter - Thread Pitch.

Self-Tapping screws require a predrilled hole while a Self-Drilling screw drills its own hole prior to tapping the same hole. Would you like to learn more?

A guide outlining the standard dimensioning scheme of a Screw or Bolt using a Diameter - Thread Pitch X Length.

Learn the differences between metric and inch thread pitches. The uses and advantages of Machine Screw Threads VS Spaced Threads. The thread of a fastener is defined as the helical spline or splines which spiral down the shank of the fastener.

What screw head is the right one for the job? A simple guide of frequently used fastener heads to help you decide which screw head type is right for your next project.

The "Drive" of a fastener is the area of the screw or bolt in which a tool is used to turn the fastener, such as a screwdriver, bit, socket, or wrench.

Basic vocabulary fundamentals and naming conventions when describing a screw or bolt.

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