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Friday, April 30, 2021

Custom Invar 36 Socket Head Screws - 10-32 X 2"

 

Custom Invar 36 Socket Head Screw Manufacturers - 10-32 X 2"
These custom invar 36 socket head screws were manufactured domestically for University of Rochester with a broached socket drive for faster turnaround.  Invar 36 material is typically used in applications where dimensional changes must be limited or minimized in extreme temperature variations - thermal expansion is at a fraction of the typical carbon steels.  We have provided a number of parts in this material and often the socket head bolts incorporate a vent across the full length the part as well, depending on the exact application.  Full certs were provided with the parts.

Friday, April 16, 2021

Custom Precision Machined Components For Gun Manufacturers

 

Custom Precision Machined Components For Gun Manufacturers
We had 1,000 pieces of these custom precision machined components manufactured domestically in the USA to serve as housing parts in a defense article production application.  Aluminum alloy 2011 (Temper T3) material was used for the production and the parts were set for MIL-STD-171 compliant black dye.  Dimensional requirement were fairly precise with tolerance at +.000/-.001 for most specifications.  Full FAIR and documentation was included with the parts per customer requirements.

Monday, April 12, 2021

Custom Silicon Bronze Sleeve Bearings

 

Custom Silicon Bronze Sleeve Bearings

We had 8 different configurations of these custom silicon bronze sleeve bearings manufactured domestically for our defense customer.  The inside diameter was set to .116" for all 8 different variations and the length was also consistently set to .125".  The outside diameter however varied from .180" to .210".  Production was done domestically in the USA and full certs were available upon request.  

Thursday, April 8, 2021

Custom DFARS 316 Stainless Steel Screws

 

Custom DFARS 316 Stainless Steel Screw Manufacturers
These custom DFARS 316 stainless steel screws were manufactured domestically with plain finish for our marine unmanned vehicle manufacturing customer.  The two sizes shown here are 8-32 X 7/18 and 10-32 X 5/8, both fully threaded.  The hex socket drive is broached on both sizes for fast turnaround - cold headed version provides better cost per piece but requires a longer lead time.  Full certs were provided with the parts.

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Custom Domestic Alloy Steel Socket Head Screws - 10-32 X 1-3/8

 

Custom Domestic Alloy Steel Socket Head Screws - 10-32 X 1-3/8
These custom domestic alloy steel socket head screws were manufactured domestically for our customer that needed DFARS compliant 10-32 X 1-3/8 parts.  4140 alloy steel material was used, heat treated to Rc 37-44 and finished with black oxide.  All dimensions were per IFI standard and full certs were included with the parts.

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Custom Full Thread Hanger Bolts - 5/16-18 Thread

 

Custom Full Thread Hanger Bolts - 5/16-18 Thread
We had 100,000 pieces of these custom full thread hanger bolts produced in grade 5 steel material per SAE J429 with zinc clear finish.  The overall length was at 3-1/2 inches with 1-1/2 inches of 5/16-18 machine screw thread.  The balance was rolled with 5/16-9 wood screw thread.  No unthreaded shoulder was incorporated with the parts per our customer's drawing requirements.  

Monday, March 8, 2021

Custom Long 316 Stainless Steel Screws

 

Custom Long 316 Stainless Steel Screws - 8-32 X 6
These custom long 316 stainless steel screws were manufactured domestically using a broached socket drive and cut threads to allow for the fast production turnaround required on the project.  The 316 stainless steel raw material was required to be DFARS compliant.  8-32 thread was incorporated at a length of approximately 1-1/8" and overall length underneath the head is 6".  All dimensions outside of the thread length were done per standard IFI dimensions.  Full certs were provided with the parts per customer request.  

Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Custom Hex Automotive Ball Studs - Zinc Yellow Finish

 

Custom Hex Automotive Ball Stud - Zinc Yellow Finish
We had 25,000 pieces of these custom automotive ball studs produced in 1215 steel material with heat treat hardening to 25-34 HRC and zinc yellow finish.  The across the flats dimension on this ball stud was set to measure .311 +/-.01".  Overall length measured .975" with the 1/4-28 thread taking up approximately .400".  We supply this ball stud on revolving annual blanket order basis with the initial production lead time at 4-5 months from order confirmation.

Custom Mild Steel Washers - Plain Finish

 

Custom Mild Steel Washers - Plain Finish
These custom mild steel washers were manufactured with plain finish to work on a T-bolt and nut assembly for an agricultural equipment application.  Medium steel material was used for additional strength and the inside diameter set to .406" +/-.015" to fit over 3/8-20 thread on the bolt.  The outside diameter was set to .815" +/- .015" and thickness set to .086"-.132".  Full certs were made available with the parts and.

Thursday, January 28, 2021

Custom Stainless Shoulder Captive Screws - Cold Drawn 303 SS

 

Custom Stainless Shoulder Captive Screws - Cold Drawn 303 SS
These custom stainless shoulder captive screws were manufactured using cold drawn stainless steel bar stock material with a cold headed head and drive.  6-32 thread was incorporated at 5mm +/- 0.5, with a lead in chamfer per print.  The head was made to 8mm in diameter and 1.5mm in height, with the step shoulder measuring 3.6 in diameter by 2mm in length.  The long captive shoulder was set to 2.3mm +0/-0.2 diameter.  Overall length is 31.5mm and the head featured a #2 phillips drive.