Self-tapping screw

A type of fastener designed to create its own thread as it is driven into materials like metal, wood, or plastic. Self-tapping screws eliminate the need for a pre-drilled hole, making the assembly process quicker and more efficient, and are available in thread-forming and thread-cutting varieties. They are commonly used in construction, automotive, and manufacturing industries, particularly benefiting applications where access to the back side of the material is limited or the material is too hard or brittle to be pre-drilled.