Part of that is probably because we’ve gotten so good at making them that they’re seen as cheap commodities, but the physics and engineering behind the screw thread is interesting stuff.

The shank of the bolt is the longest part of the bolt and has external, helical threads on its circumference. This piece is responsible for the alignment of the workpieces. Finally, the end opposite ...

Most nuts require a rotational force around the bolt threads for application, though some nuts may be push-press or clip-on. No matter its application method, nuts hold components through the same ...