Specializing in the production of special precision screws and nuts of various standards such as Chinese standard GB, Japanese standard JIS, British BS, American ANSI and ISO.
At present, the smallest screw diameter that our company can produce is 0.4mm, the shortest is 0.4mm, and the longest is 300CM.
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Micro machine fasteners are specialized miniature fastening components designed for applications where space constraints and precision are critical. These fasteners typically range from M0.6 to M3 in thread size, with tensile strengths between 400 MPa to 1200 MPa depending on material composition. Their compact dimensions (often 1mm to 5mm in diameter) make them indispensable in modern micro-mechanical systems.
Material Composition: Typically manufactured from A2/A4 stainless steel (corrosion resistance up to 1000 hours salt spray), titanium alloys (strength-to-weight ratio of 1100 MPa at 4.5 g/cm³), or high-performance plastics (Vespel with 260°C continuous service temperature)
Torque Specifications: Precision micro fasteners require controlled torque application, typically in the range of 0.05 Nm to 0.5 Nm to prevent thread stripping
Surface Treatments: Common coatings include black oxide (reducing reflectivity by 95%), zinc-nickel plating (corrosion protection up to 500 hours salt spray), and PTFE coatings (coefficient of friction reduced to 0.08)
Dimensional Tolerances: Manufactured to ISO 4759-1 6g/6H tolerance class or tighter, with some aerospace variants achieving ±0.005mm positional accuracy
Vibration Resistance: Specialized thread locking features can withstand 5G vibration at frequencies up to 2000Hz
Aerospace Systems: Micro fasteners are critical in avionics assemblies where weight savings are paramount. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner utilizes over 15,000 micro fasteners in its flight control systems, each contributing to an overall weight reduction of approximately 2.3 kg per aircraft compared to conventional fasteners.
Medical Devices: In surgical robotics and implantable devices, micro fasteners with ISO 13485 certification provide secure fixation while maintaining biocompatibility. The da Vinci Surgical System incorporates 287 specialized micro fasteners in its wrist mechanism, enabling ±0.1mm positioning accuracy during procedures.
Electronics Manufacturing: Smartphone assembly lines use micro fasteners with non-magnetic properties (relative permeability <1.01) and ESD-safe materials (surface resistance 10^6-10^9 ohms). The iPhone 14 Pro contains 83 micro fasteners securing critical components like the LiDAR scanner and camera stabilization system.
Automotive Microsystems: Modern fuel injection systems employ micro fasteners capable of withstanding continuous thermal cycling between -40°C to 150°C and fuel exposure for over 10,000 hours. A typical direct injection system contains 12-18 precision micro fasteners maintaining injector alignment within 0.02mm tolerance.
Optical Systems: In high-precision optical mounts, micro fasteners with near-zero thermal expansion coefficients (0.5 μm/m·K) maintain alignment stability. The James Webb Space Telescope uses 214 custom micro fasteners with gold plating for thermal management in its mirror adjustment mechanisms.
Use calibrated torque drivers with resolution of at least 0.01 Nm
Apply thread locking compounds sparingly (0.005-0.01 ml per fastener) to prevent capillary action in micro-clearances
Maintain cleanroom conditions (ISO Class 5 or better) when handling fasteners for optical or medical applications
Conduct periodic torque checks using ultrasonic tension measurement for critical assemblies
For corrosion-prone environments, implement 6-month inspection intervals using 10x magnification
Replace fasteners after 5 disassembly cycles or when thread engagement falls below 75% of nominal
Store in nitrogen-purged containers with <30% relative humidity for long-term preservation
Use non-magnetic tweezers with PTFE-coated tips to prevent surface damage
Maintain 20-25°C temperature stability to prevent thermal stress in bimetallic assemblies
Common failure mechanisms in micro fasteners include:
Thread Galling: Occurs in titanium alloys at surface pressures >700 MPa without proper lubrication
Hydrogen Embrittlement: High-strength steels (>1000 MPa tensile strength) are susceptible when exposed to pH <4 environments
Creep Relaxation: Plastics may exhibit >5% torque loss after 1000 hours at 80°C
Fretting Corrosion: Vibration-induced wear can generate 10-50 μm particulate contamination in sensitive systems
Modern quality control employs:
X-ray computed tomography for 5μm resolution internal defect detection
White light interferometry measuring surface roughness to 0.5 nm Ra
Electron backscatter diffraction analyzing grain structure for 10-100 μm grain size verification
Laser Doppler vibrometry detecting loosening at 0.1 μm displacement sensitivity
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