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Fastener Training Minute Dec 16, 2021FTM 171: fasteners and their reuseability
Once a fastener has been installed and tightened, everything is correct and we expect it to work work as advertised. If we then take it apart, when we put it back together, do we expect that fastener to behave in the same way?
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published December 16th, 2021 as "fasteners and their...
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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Dec 5, 2021FDI November 2021
The November seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) of 57.6 saw slight improvement, driven primarily by better seasonally adjusted selling momentum.
Written by R.W.Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 12/5/21 Key Takeaway: The November seasonally adjusted Fastener...
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Fastener Training Minute Nov 18, 2021FTM 170: How tight is a “snug-tite” joint
Snug-tightening means that we're going to install the bolts and the nuts, and we're going to tighten the nuts until all the plies in the bolted joint are in what's called firm contact.
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published November 18th, 2021, as "How tight is...
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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Nov 5, 2021FDI October 2021
The October seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) improved m/m, rising to 56.1, despite continued supply chain disruption
Written by R.W.Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 11/5/21 Key Takeaway: The October seasonally adjusted Fastener...
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Fastener Training Minute Oct 21, 2021FTM 169: When should we wax nuts?
When is it appropriate for you to be waxing your nuts?. That might sound inappropriate but it is an appropriate question. And when I come back, I'll tell you men when it is appropriate to be waxing your nuts.
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published October 21st, 2021 as "Should I be...
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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Oct 7, 2021FDI September 2021
The September Fastener Distributor Index (FDI), 54.2, retreated for a second consecutive month as supply chain constraints continued to wreak havoc.
Written by R.W.Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 10/7/21 Key Takeaway: The September seasonally adjusted Fastener...
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