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Though it is often associated with computer devices, “hardware” is actually a term designating any type of physical component in a technological system. These components can come in the form of tools, equipment, or connective material holding a machine together. For example, latches, keys, and gears are all types of hardware, regardless of whether they are used in a mainframe or a doorframe. In addition, hardware may be constructed from a variety of materials, including metal or plastic. Hardware is also commonly used to connote military apparatuses, such as tanks, aircrafts, and missiles.
As technology develops, so does its nomenclature. While initially signifying the metal hinges and fittings used to assemble a wooden machine, hardware has evolved to include printed circuit boards, microprocessors, and LED interfaces. In industrial production, hardware also refers to basic but necessary items such as gaskets, lugs, knobs, chains, spacers, seals, and locks.
Guides
Drywall Fastener Installation
The article outlines the proper methods for drywall fastener installations.
The article outlines the proper methods for drywall fastener installations.
Evolution of the Hinge
This article presents a brief history of hinge usage throughout the ages, and how they have grown in necessity since the Industrial Revolution.
This article presents a brief history of hinge usage throughout the ages, and how they have grown in necessity since the Industrial Revolution.
Explaining Screw and Nail Sizes
This article presents a very basic guide to standard screw and nail sizes, gauges and nomenclature.
This article presents a very basic guide to standard screw and nail sizes, gauges and nomenclature.
Fastener Material Selection
This overview of the various materials used in fastener production details the advantages and disadvantages of using steel, stainless steel, bronze, brass, and nylon for manufacturing fasteners.
This overview of the various materials used in fastener production details the advantages and disadvantages of using steel, stainless steel, bronze, brass, and nylon for manufacturing fasteners.
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White Papers
The Importance of the Insertion Quill When Installing Coiled Spring Pins
Describing the importance of insertion quill while installing coiled spring pins, this paper states that the quill should be sized such that it pushes all the five coils in order to properly install the pin into the assembly. It explains about the telescoping effect, which is caused by selecting a smaller quill, and presents two problems of the...
Describing the importance of insertion quill while installing coiled spring pins, this paper states that the quill should be sized such that it pushes all the five coils in order to properly install the pin into the assembly. It explains about the telescoping effect, which is caused by selecting a smaller quill, and presents two problems of the...
7 Steps to Achieving Successful Gasket Applications
Highlighting the importance of accurate gasket performance to a wide range of products, this article discusses some of the key factors involved in accomplishing a successful gasket application. It advices companies to begin thinking about the gasket design right from the design stage of a product as the right gasket is very crucial to control...
Highlighting the importance of accurate gasket performance to a wide range of products, this article discusses some of the key factors involved in accomplishing a successful gasket application. It advices companies to begin thinking about the gasket design right from the design stage of a product as the right gasket is very crucial to control...
Major Appliance Teardowns: A Review of Electrical Interconnection Results
Examining a series of product teardowns in major electrical appliances, this paper explores the potential of these teardowns as a valuable tool in the pursuit of quality. It discusses several examples of actual product teardowns that were performed on various appliances and highlights a number of problems identified in a fairly small group of...
Examining a series of product teardowns in major electrical appliances, this paper explores the potential of these teardowns as a valuable tool in the pursuit of quality. It discusses several examples of actual product teardowns that were performed on various appliances and highlights a number of problems identified in a fairly small group of...
Under the Boot: ETCO Research Takes a Look at Coil on Plug Connections
Focusing on the connection between the coil and the spark plug used in the coil on plug assemblies, this paper compares and evaluates an assortment of industry standard coil to plug connections. It applies various tests and measurements, which expose each connecting device to the same conditions, providing an, "apples to apples" comparison and use...
Focusing on the connection between the coil and the spark plug used in the coil on plug assemblies, this paper compares and evaluates an assortment of industry standard coil to plug connections. It applies various tests and measurements, which expose each connecting device to the same conditions, providing an, "apples to apples" comparison and use...
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