Fastener Technology International - December 2007/January 2008 - (Page 51) Fastener Focus, a magazine-in-a-magazine section of Fastener Technology International, presents news, information and products for fastener distributors, importers, manufacturer’s representatives, OEMs and end users. A Section of: www.fastenertech.com Fastener Focus Contents: News & Info 52 Quality Checks on Retaining Rings: Your Recipe for Success John Hardee – Company has taken the lead in alerting buyers of all retaining rings to the most easily discernable characteristics of quality 66 Stainless steel fasteners pg. 74 Straight From The Show: NIFS/WEST Michael McNulty – Review of National Industrial Fastener Show/West (NIFS/WEST), held November 12-14, 2007, in Las Vegas, NV, USA 68 Spotlight on Plastic Fasteners Michael McNulty – The US$1 billion-plus USA market for these environmentally friendly and lightweight fasteners continues to grow 73 Competence in Stainless Steel for warehouse managment pg. 76 Marcia Michaelis – A look at a global market leader in the trading of fasteners made from stainless steel and other rust-proof materials 74 76 New Fastener, Drive System & Insert Join a Proven Product Line Martin Schnurr – Producer of Camcar®, Ring Screw and Elco® threaded fastening systems is making major additions to its product lines 78 ASTM Update on Fastener Test Methods DFARS-compliant components pg. 84 Guy Avellon – The Bolt Doctor column 80 Product Showcase 81 Fastener Focus a section of Fastener Technology International 1867 W. Market St. Akron, OH 44313 USA Tel: +1 330 864 2122 Fax: +1 330 864 5298 www.fastenertech.com info@fastenertech.com Publishing Staff: Vice President-Associate Publisher: Chip Lippincott chip@fastenertech.com Vice President and Editor: Mike McNulty mcnulty@fastenertech.com Senior Editor: Jim Masar jam@fastenertech.com Assistant Editor: Heather Hinkle heather@fastenertech.com Vice President of Sales: Tom Hutchinson tlh@fastenertech.com Billing Inquiries: Charlene Gohs charlene@fastenertech.com December 2007 Fastener Focus 51 http://www.fastenertech.com http://www.fastenertech.com http://www.fastenertech.com
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Fastener Technology International - December 2007/January 2008 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 Fastener Technology International - December 2007/January 2008 Fastener Technology International - December 2007/January 2008 - Fastener Technology International - December 2007/January 2008 (Page Cover1) Fastener Technology International - December 2007/January 2008 - Fastener Technology International - December 2007/January 2008 (Page Cover2) Fastener Technology International - December 2007/January 2008 - Fastener Technology International - December 2007/January 2008 (Page 1) Fastener Technology International - 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FTI Technical Achievement Awards — Class of 2007 (Page 22) Fastener Technology International - December 2007/January 2008 - FTI Technical Achievement Awards — Class of 2007 (Page 23) Fastener Technology International - December 2007/January 2008 - The Heat Treatment of Fasteners — Practice (Page 24) Fastener Technology International - December 2007/January 2008 - The Heat Treatment of Fasteners — Practice (Page 25) Fastener Technology International - December 2007/January 2008 - Melt Shop Provides More Efficient Titanium Wire & Rod Production (Page 26) Fastener Technology International - December 2007/January 2008 - Melt Shop Provides More Efficient Titanium Wire & Rod Production (Page 27) Fastener Technology International - December 2007/January 2008 - Melt Shop Provides More Efficient Titanium Wire & Rod Production (Page 28) Fastener Technology International - December 2007/January 2008 - Spotlight On Simulation (Page 29) Fastener Technology International - December 2007/January 2008 - Comparing Preparation and Calibration Techniques for Ultrasonic Bolt Tension Measurement – Part 2 (Page 30) Fastener Technology International - December 2007/January 2008 - Comparing Preparation and Calibration Techniques for Ultrasonic Bolt Tension Measurement – Part 2 (Page 31) Fastener Technology International - December 2007/January 2008 - Comparing Preparation and Calibration Techniques for Ultrasonic Bolt Tension Measurement – Part 2 (Page 32) Fastener Technology International - December 2007/January 2008 - Comparing Preparation and Calibration Techniques for Ultrasonic Bolt Tension Measurement – Part 2 (Page 33) Fastener Technology International - December 2007/January 2008 - Future-Oriented Testing Equipment (Page 34) Fastener Technology International - December 2007/January 2008 - Future-Oriented Testing Equipment (Page 35) Fastener Technology International - December 2007/January 2008 - Wire Handling Roundup (Page 36) Fastener Technology International - December 2007/January 2008 - 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