Planes are made mostly of aluminum, which can't tolerate welds' high heat. Cars are mostly steel, which can. And carmakers ...

Fastener types and materials—from steel bolts to plastic rivets Fastener durability under common stresses Fastener standards and the evolving “right to repair” market When the goal is to join ...

This file type includes high-resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. Most engineers tend to rely on traditional fastening methods to join parts (see "Impact Riveting: The Old School ...