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titanium) and components containing specialty metals from sources in the USA or a “qualifying country” (primarily NATO countries) for any end item or component purchased for one of these programs: (1) Aircraft; (2) Missile and Space systems; (3) Ships; (4) Tank-automotive; (5) Weapons; and (6) Ammunition. The implementation of this law created a huge bottleneck in the supplying of fasteners to the prime contractors on the above six types of programs, their sub-contractors and directly to the federal government in the recent past Redimo Working with Congressional leaders, the AFGAWG helped to Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Str. 27 get the fastener industry relief with passage of two different D-47877 Willich, Germany pieces of legislation. In April 2007, the DoD issued a DNAD Contact: Gerd Terhaag, Managing Partner (domestic nonavailability determination) for fasteners. For purTel: +49 2154 4903 0 poses of this DNAD, fasteners are defined as all screws, nuts, Fax: +49 2154 4903 10 bolts, washers, rivets, studs and fastening devices. This inWeb Site: www.redimo.com cludes parts in Federal Stock Classes (FSC) 5305, 5306, 5307, E-Mail: sales@redimo.com 5310, 5320, and 5325 or the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 332722, but excludes cotter pins, dowel pins, hose clamps, spring pins and turnbuckles. The AFGAWG is working in Washington DC, USA, to encourage simplification of export control laws, which are currently being applied are detrimental to the USA aerospace fastener industry. In November 2007, the DoD issued a final rule to waive the specialty metals restrictions for Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) items. COTS items are defined as (A) A commercial item; (B) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and (C) Offered to the Government, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace. For fasteners that fit this definition, the COTS rule can be referred to in quotes and shipping materials as being in Machinery, Inc. compliance with 10 USC 2533b. These types of legislative issues must be monitored constantly to protect the interests Machinery, Inc. Reed of the fastener industry. 10A New Bond St. IFI Moves Forward On the Worcester, MA 01606 USA Development of the IFI Technology Connection Contact: Jim Flanagan The IFI is nearing completion of the first phase of its new webTel: +1 508 595 9090 based technical data service, 595 0002 Fax: +1 508 the IFI Technology Connection. IntroductionWeb Site: www.reed-machinery.com for early in the to the general public is still targeted first quarter ofE-Mail: sales@reed-machinery.com 2008. Reed IFI Invites Others to Join in Fastener Industry Leadership The IFI remains the leader in fastener technology. Fastener manufacturers and suppliers to fastener manufacturers in North American who want to have an influence on the direction and future of the fastener industry, should contact Rob Harris at the IFI at +1 216 214 1482 or by email at rharris@indfast.org to learn about membership. FTI Founded in 1931, the Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI), Independence, OH, USA, is an association of the leading North American manufacturers of bolts, nuts, screws, rivets and all types of special formed parts. Associate members include supCarlo Salvi SpA pliers of Ponte Rotto, 67 • 23852 Garlate (LC), Italy used in Via equipment, materials and services commonly fastener manufacture. Whether you are a fastener maker, supTel: +39 0341 654611 • Web Site: www.carlosalvi.it plier or end-user, IFI has something of value to offer. U.S.A. Branch: Carlo Salvi U.S.A. www.indfast.org Rd. • Sylvania, OH 43560 USA 4035 King Joe GreensladeContact: F. W. Marshall the fastener industry has been active in since 1970.+1 419 843positions with 419 843fastener producing Tel: He held 1751 • Fax: +1 major 1753 firms before becoming IFI Director of Engineering Technology. E-Mail: csalvi@gte.net jgreenslade@indfast.org Sole Agent for North America: Cinco Industries Inc. 39W207 Highland Ave., Unit D • Elgin, IL 60123 USA For info on becoming a MemberSullivan Contact: Ray or Associate Member of the IFI, contact Rob +1 847 741 4400 • Fax: +1 847 741+1 216 241 1482 or Tel: Harris, Managing Director, at 4407 rharris@indfast.org. E-Mail: rsullivan@cincoindustries.com Providing: - fastener failure investigations - analysis and solutions - applications engineering - fastener training - import source development - conflict resolution, manufacturing engineering, and litigation support in fastener related lawsuits. John J. Grey - President Need guidance in Asia? We’ve been there since 1987. Our staff of ten in Shanghai is ready to introduce you to the East. Fastener Consulting Services, Inc. 291 Butternut Lane, Cleveland, Ohio 44017-1304, USA Fax: 440.243.4984 Phone: 440.243.8549 www.fastenerconsulting.com E-mail: info@fastenerconsulting.com December 2007/Fastener Technology International April 2007/Fastener Technology International 45 55 http://www.fastenerconsulting.com http://www.indfast.org http://www.fastenerconsulting.com

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Fastener Technology International - December 2007/January 2008 Contents Editorial Calendar Industry News 5S – Turbocharged Lean House Cleaning: Principles and Practices for Creating an Efficient Workspace Corporate News Mechanical Properties – Part 7: Strength & Ductility in Bending FTI Technical Achievement Awards — Class of 2007 The Heat Treatment of Fasteners — Practice Melt Shop Provides More Efficient Titanium Wire & Rod Production Spotlight On Simulation Comparing Preparation and Calibration Techniques for Ultrasonic Bolt Tension Measurement – Part 2 Future-Oriented Testing Equipment Wire Handling Roundup What’s Happening at the IFI? Product Showcases Machinery Product Showcases Quality Education & Training in 2008 Fastener Focus Quality Checks on Retaining Rings: Your Recipe for Success Straight From The Show: NIFS/WEST Spotlight on Plastic Fasteners Competence in Stainless Steel Pick More Orders in Less Time With Slotting New Fastener, Drive Systems & Insert Join a Proven Product Line ASTM Update on Fastener Test Methods – The Bolt Doctor Column Advertisers’ Index Classified Advertisements Editorial Index

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