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Perfect, Thanks.

Since the screws are short, one initial thought was to mount the screw lying horizontal, and grind away until I'm left with a perfect section view of the screw. Thoughts?

I have a new prototype for a screw that doesn't seem to be performing as well as the competitors. They are self-drilling screws that are meant to drill into at least two panels of 18 gauge sheet steel. Normally, our self drilling screws have a #3 drill point at the end, but these have a sharp...

Thanks met and ed, huge help!

On another note, is 410 less susceptible to stress corrosion cracking and/or hydrogen embrittlement when compared to austenitic and ferritic stainless steels? I'm looking for good literature on this subject and can't seem to find anything...

Also, I guess just another question: Why use 410 stainless steel to begin with? From my understanding, the corrosion resistance is not good at all. Anyone disagree?

Interesting read TVP, I will definitely have our manufacturing engineers take a look at this. I'm wondering how they attach the 1040 hardened tip to the stainless steel shank? Possibly friction stir welding? Anyway, that might work but I'm assuming cost becomes an issue at that point since 300...

Hi all, Just a quick question for all you stainless steel experts out there. We make a special type of tapping screw from 410 stainless because of its hardening capabilities and our requirement to produce a hardened drill tip. In addition, these fasteners will be used in external environments...

Hi all, It has been requested that we add a test in our quality control to assess the straightness of our bolts and screws. Is there a standard way of performing this type of test, and what kind of equipment will be need to order? Thanks a lot, Jeff

I have a paxit cam installed. Can i achieve 1000x with this unit?

Hi all, The scope that I have only goes up to 500x total magnification. Is it absolutely necessary to achieve 1000x magnification for analyzing microstructures? The 100x objective is another $2000. In the past, I've used 1000x, but I'm wondering if I an get away with only 500x. Thoughts?

What is the best test for determining the composition of an unknown steel? I have a sample that I am going to have sent out, and I'm wondering what the best/cheapest method is for determining the composition. Also, what is a good ballpark for how much a test like this will cost? Thanks, Jeff

I'm sorry it's 1022 steel. And we achieve a core hardness of 42 HRC because the fasteners have a small diameter (0.120") and they are carburized. Essentially they are through hardened but the case is made even harder than the core.

figured it out nvm.

Also need to mention this is 1021 steel.