Thread-Forming Screw for Direct Screwing in Various Materials

Direct Screwing in Various Materials – Fewer Parts, Simpler Processes

Cross-material screw systems enable secure joints in both metal and plastic while supporting the standardization of modern hybrid designs.

Direct screwing creates robust threaded joints directly within the component. The system specially developed by b&m is equally suitable for applications in metal and plastic, enabling a standardized fastening approach across different materials. This helps reduce product variants and streamline assembly operations. The result is a cost-effective solution for modern hybrid designs.

Direct Fastening System for Cross-Material Applications

Our Solution for Direct Screwing in Various Materials

baier & michels offers direct screwing solutions designed for reliable use across different material groups, including metals and plastics. By enabling a consistent fastening strategy, these systems simplify the implementation of hybrid structures, reduce the number of required components, and improve manufacturing efficiency.

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A Consistent Fastening Approach for Different Materials

Modern products increasingly integrate aluminum, magnesium, or zinc die-cast components with thermoplastic and thermoset plastics. Conventional designs often rely on multiple fastening systems, creating additional effort throughout development, sourcing, and production. Cross-material direct screwing technology enables a consistent fastening approach across different materials, helping to reduce complexity and support standardization in hybrid applications.

Typical applications of our thread-forming solutions in various materials

  • Automotive Industry
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Medical Technology
  • Industrial and Consumer Goods
Ideal for applications that combine different materials and benefit from a unified fastening strategy.

Unified Direct Screwing Solution for Hybrid Metal-Plastic Structures

Cross-Material Standardization

Using a single screw system across different materials helps reduce component variety and simplifies the management of fastening solutions. At the same time, procurement can be streamlined and assembly processes standardized. This supports platform strategies across multiple product lines while enabling cost-efficient manufacturing with high process reliability and short cycle times.

Our Cross-Material Direct Screwing Approach

Unified Fastening Solution for Metal and Plastic Components

Frequently Asked Questions About Direct Screwing in Various Materials (FAQ)

Direct screwing in various materials refers to the use of a single screw system across different materials, such as metals and plastics. During installation, the screw creates the mating thread directly within the component. This approach often eliminates the need for additional fastening elements and enables the standardization of fastening concepts across multiple material types.

Modern products increasingly combine different materials within a single assembly. For such hybrid designs, cross-material screw systems offer the advantage of enabling the use of one fastening solution across multiple materials. This supports standardization, reduces component variety, and simplifies the management of fastening elements throughout the entire value chain.

This direct screwing system can be designed for a variety of materials, including:
  • Aluminum die castings
  • Magnesium die castings
  • Zinc die castings
  • Thermoplastics
  • Thermoset plastics
The specific configuration is tailored to the respective material properties and the requirements of the application.

Using a standardized screw system across different materials offers a range of benefits, including:
  • Reduced component variety
  • Simplified procurement and inventory management
  • Support for platform strategies across product lines
  • Lower complexity in engineering and manufacturing
  • Consistent assembly processes across different applications
By enabling a unified fastening approach, manufacturers can leverage both technical and economic advantages throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Direct screwing in various materials combines the benefits of chipless thread creation with the requirements of modern hybrid designs:
  • Suitable for both metal and plastic applications
  • Supports standardization and process optimization initiatives
  • Reduces component and variant diversity
  • Short assembly times through direct thread creation in the component
  • Reliable and robust fastening performance
This makes the technology particularly well suited to applications that combine different materials while requiring efficient and cost-effective assembly processes.

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