- Posted by alex@engineeredsource.com
- On August 16, 2018
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These custom grade 5 automotive screws are exactly the same dimensionally as the 1/4-28 version shown in one of the previous posts but with two specific distinctions: the thread had to be 1/4-32 instead for this 2,500 pcs batch and the lead time had to be FAST. To accomplish this the hex socket drive was […]
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- Posted by alex@engineeredsource.com
- On August 6, 2018
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These are custom 6-lobe wood screws made in 316 stainless steel material measuring 1.888″ in length +/- .005″. #10-13 thread tapping thread pitch is rolled after the custom shaped head is cold formed and T20 6-lobe drive incorporated. Production is done domestically at approximately 50,000 pcs per run and the total quantity was provided to […]
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- Posted by alex@engineeredsource.com
- On June 21, 2018
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These are custom extra long hex bolts we have supplied our customer for many years, with shipments of approx 20,000 pcs at a time every 2-3 years. 307A steel material is used with zinc clear finish and all parts are manufactured overseas. 1.5″ to 1.688″ of thread is rolled on each part and the hex […]
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- Posted by alex@engineeredsource.com
- On June 18, 2018
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We have been supplying these 12.9 alloy steel custom metric rolled thread screws for over 10 years to an automotive aftermarket OEM. The alloy steel socket head blanks are ground to a smaller diameter to allow for the M14 thread to be rolled, which is a specific requirement with our customer. We supply these parts […]
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- Posted by alex@engineeredsource.com
- On June 12, 2018
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These custom knurled shoulder bolts are the result of the tests we ran with different knurling methods mentioned in one of the previous posts. Parts came out perfectly but we did run into some challenges with the lead times, being behind initial expectations due to tooling delays early in the process. We had to throw […]
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- Posted by alex@engineeredsource.com
- On June 1, 2018
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These custom regulator vented plugs are a perfect example of the large number of custom automotive hardware components we supply our customer base. We worked with the customer through a number of design iterations to forgo an initial design that included a brazed component and instead go towards a design shown here with a vented […]
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- Posted by alex@engineeredsource.com
- On May 29, 2018
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These are custom slotted reverse drive machine screws made domestically in the USA using low carbon steel material with commercial zinc and clear finish. Approximately 12,000 pcs were produced with a lead time of 8-10 weeks. The heads were cold headed and the slotting was done as the last stage in the process prior to […]
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- Posted by alex@engineeredsource.com
- On May 17, 2018
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These are custom automotive flat socket machine screws we supply our aftermarket automotive OEM customer. Parts are manufactured domestically with production runs of 5,000 pcs and lead time of approximately 8-10 weeks. Cold headed 5/32 hex drive is incorporated with fully threaded 1/4-28 body and 60 degree countersink angle. 3/32 of hex key engagement is […]
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- Posted by alex@engineeredsource.com
- On May 10, 2018
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These custom slotted flat copper machine screws are one of multiple sizes we have supplied our customer over the years. They are custom made each time as ordered due to relatively small usage and are typically shipped within 2-3 weeks of order. This specific 4/40 X 5/16 version was produced domestically at 1,100 pcs under […]
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- Posted by alex@engineeredsource.com
- On May 3, 2018
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Over the years we have provided countless custom knurled hardware pieces – below is a snapshot of a custom bolt we are working on producing for a customer that is intended to be hammered into a predrilled steel plate. We noticed that the spec calls out for diamond knurling but realized that probably won’t work […]
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