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Solid rivets are one of the most common types of mechanical fasteners used in the aerospace manufacturing industry. Like all rivets, they are designed to resist external forces, such as vibrations. Solid rivets, however, feature a solid construction that distinguishes … Read More

When shopping for washers, you may come across cupped washers. They are commonly used to distribute the load of threaded fasteners. Rather than only using a nut and bolt to secure two parts, for instance, you can use a cupped … Read More

High-pressure shock strut valves play an important role in many aircraft landing gear systems. Like with other valves, they are designed to control the flow of substances. While other valves control fluids, though, high-pressure shock strut valves control gas or … Read More

Rivets play an important role in the aerospace industry. From the Airbus A380 to the Cessna 172, they are found in nearly all airplanes. Rivets are fasteners that, like nuts and bolts, are used to join parts. While nuts and … Read More

When shopping for drill bits, you may come across tapered bits. They feature a similar design as most other drill bits. The shank part of a tapered drill bit is smooth, followed by a section of helical ridges that’s used … Read More

Contact adhesive offers a simple and effective way to join two or more objects. You don’t need any special tools. Once applied to the objects, the contact adhesive will cause them to stick together. Contact adhesive, however, is different from … Read More

Ducting isn’t limited to residential heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) systems. It’s used in many other industries, including aviation. Consisting of hollow and semi-flexible tubes or conduits, it’s responsible for guiding air. How is ducting used in airplanes exactly? Climate … Read More

Do you know the difference between a traditional drill bit and a Jobbers bit? While they are both used in conjunction with a power drill to create holes in objects and materials, they aren’t the same. A Jobbers bit is … Read More

Do you know the difference between a drill bit and a router bit? While both consist of a metal rod with helical grooves known as flutes, they aren’t the same. Drill bits and router bits are two different types of … Read More