You wouldn't hang a small picture frame with a house nail or build a piece of furniture with an upholstery tack, but when it comes to screws most people will grab whatever they've got on hand to ...

If you've ever mistakenly grabbed the Phillips head screwdriver when you needed a flat head, you've probably asked yourself why there are different types of screws. Let's start at the beginning. The ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

HOW DOES THE CHOICE OF A BALLSCREW OR LEAD SCREW AFFECT PRODUCTIVITY IN A MOTION-CENTRIC AUTOMATION ENVIRONMENT? Woody • THK: Ballscrew technology allows balls to roll between the screw shaft and the ...

There is almost no part of a molding machine that is more important than the engine that melts and injects the plastic. The screw, the barrel, and the mechanical front end of that combination can have ...