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One of the most important considerations in any construction jobs is getting the right supplies that reduces manpower wastage and expenses. When it comes attaching two pieces of material together, self-tapping screws are a commonly used commodity. These screws have the ability to tap threads into the material. Self-tapping screws are used for a variety of materials, such as wood, metal and brick and are available in a wide range of size, shape, material and design. Self-tapping screws come in two types: Thread-forming: This type of screw is generally used to join plastic-based materials. The biggest users of such screws are manufacturers in industries that employ high-performance thermoplastics. This includes electronics, automotive, agriculture and office equipment. Thread -tapping: These screws can be drilled to make fastening easier. It basically creates a path for the screw. Its only disadvantage are the ripped threads that can sometime occur if these screws are removed. Benefi...

People often believe that self-drilling screws and self-tapping screws are used for the same thing in construction activities. While used extensively in many fields, both the screw types have different roles to play and offer different benefits.  Self-drilling screws are the ones you see abundantly, as they are almost used everywhere. This screw type can drill itself into any material that is being worked upon. However, self-drilling screws are commonly used for working on wood, thin metals or soft metals. These screws are essentially used to secure loads above a given minimal pressure.  Types of self-drilling screws Self-drilling screws are available in a variety of formats as well. Available with wings or without, countersunk self -drilling screw provide a greater degree of flexibility to any project. Low profile self-drilling screws are generally used in environments where unobtrusive fixing is imperative. Self-drilling screws with wings are designed to drill through t...