• Fastening & Joining

    Highlights

    Courtesy Emerson
    Hot-plate welding and STTIr laser welding are both used in joining plastic parts. The authors break down the differences and the practical outcomes.
    Courtesy Freedman Seating Company
    Tried-and-true pointers for leading successful robotics and automation implementations—all culled from peer networking at conferences.
    Master Bond
    Suitable for potting, coating and sealing applications, this two-part epoxy system can bond a range of substrates.
    Photo 70699848 © Woraphon Banchobdi | Dreamstime.com
    A compilation of events, articles and resources highlight the use of welding techniques across industries.
    Master Bond
    Master Bond LED415DC90 Dual Curable Adhesive
    Master Bond LED415DC90 is a one part system that cures rapidly upon exposure to LED light at 405 nm.
    Ingersoll Rand
    QX Series 40V Cordless Torque Multiplier
    Next-gen cordless QX Series 40V Torque Multiplier cuts bolting time and cost with repeatable accuracy for torque-critical joints, like those found in industrial environments.
    Emerson
    GMX-HP Ultrasonic Metal Welder
    The GMX-HP Series offers a mechanical design that results in an increased power weld.
    iStock
    Submarine istock large
    A team of engineers leverage custom design and analysis to build a reliable isolator solution for the Navy’s Columbia-class submarine.
    Sergey Lavrentev/Dreamstime
    Water pipes
    The differences between the two might seem small, but they add up.