MAThread-Licensed Anti-Cross-Threading Fasteners
MAThread® · MATpoint®
The MAThread® family — licensed anti-cross-threading fasteners with lead-thread geometry that straightens misaligned engagement before first thread lock.
Eliminates cross-thread failures on high-volume automated assembly — lead-thread geometry self-corrects misalignment before first thread lock, preventing damage to the mating threads. Reduces line stops, scrap, and rework across engine block, transmission, and HVAC module programs.
Why source through Way Fast
We serve Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive suppliers — primarily to North American OEM programs, including platforms shared with European and Japanese brands — with day-to-day experience handling the documentation and tolerance standards these projects demand.
01 · Multi-source capacity
Working with multiple MAThread®-licensed manufacturing partners — we match each order to the best-fit production line, stabilizing lead times and cost when single-source capacity tightens.
02 · Submission-grade documentation
Full support for PPAP (Levels 1–3), IMDS submission, and RoHS / REACH documentation.
03 · Audited special-process chain
Partners certified to AIAG CQI-9 (heat treat), CQI-11 (plating), and CQI-12 (coating) — covering the full post-processing chain under audited special-process controls.
04 · Multilingual drawing review
Technical drawing review in English, German, Japanese, and Chinese — including ISO 8015 GPS callouts, JIS standards, thread tolerance classes, and coating specifications.
05 · Point geometry selection
MAThread or MATpoint point geometry selected per engagement length and alignment tolerance — drawing-reviewed with customer engineering for each program.
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Selecting across the MAThread® family
MAThread®
Full engagement · highest tolerance
Standard choice for full-length engagement applications where cross-thread recovery is critical. Highest self-alignment correction in the MAThread family — used where a failed engagement would halt an automated line.
MATpoint®
General purpose · balanced geometry
Compatible with the widest range of applications — balanced lead-thread profile for typical engagement lengths across automotive bolt joints, engine accessory brackets, and fastening into cast components.
Sizes
M3 – M30 · #5 – 1 1/4″
Lengths
10 – 200 mm · 3/8″ – 8″
Material
Case-hardened carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, or customer-specified material.
Finishes
Zinc, zinc-nickel, Delta-Seal®, Geomet®, black oxide, or to customer specification.
Head types
Pan, flat, hex flange, countersunk, or per drawing.
Drive
Torx®, Torx Plus®, Phillips, Pozidriv, hex socket, or per drawing.
Lead times
Quotation and production
Quotation
Within 5–7 business days from receipt of drawing and specifications.
Sample & production
Schedules issued per project.
Send your drawing, MAThread® part reference, or fastener spec requiring anti-cross-threading lead-in.
MAThread® and MATpoint® are registered trademarks of MAThread, Inc.
