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Fastener Training Minute Dec 16, 2020FTM 159: Thread Run-Out
How do you inspect the bearing surface of a nut for its perpendicularity to the threads, which is sometimes called "run out".
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published December 16, 2020 as "how do we...
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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Dec 3, 2020FDI – November 2020
The Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) for November was 54.5 showing momentum improved m/m but at a slower rate than in October.
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 12/3/20 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener...
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Fastener Training Minute Nov 21, 2020FTM 158: What’s the Point?
A point is a feature that we find on the end of cap screws and other types of externally threaded fasteners. It has a very specific requirement and it serves a very important function.
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published November 21, 2020 as "if you don't...
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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Nov 6, 2020FDI – October 2020
The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) for October was 56.5, improving for the second consecutive month.
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 11/6/20 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener...
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Fastener Training Minute Oct 18, 2020FTM 157: Thread Stick-Out
Stick-out is the number of threads that should protrude beyond the nut once the nut has been installed and tightened down correctly.
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published October 18, 2020 as "Thread Stick-Out" during...