A summary of CDE Fasteners Tips and Tricks for selecting a fastener. This list will be added to as time progresses.
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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. Stop the spread. CDE Fasteners distributes bulk hand sanitizer with same day shipping M-F. How to measure the length of a screw or bolt. The type of head on the screw or bolt determines how to measure the length. Fastener plating information. Facts on different types of fastener finishes.