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Fastener Training Minute Feb 17, 2023FTM 185: approved coatings for structural bolts
A press release about a new coating for structural bolts and tension control bolts leads Carmen to question whether the coating falls into the ASTM specifications
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published February, 17th, 2023 as "What are the...
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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Feb 7, 2023FDI January
The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) began 2023 with another sub-50 reading, albeit modestly improved over the previous month with a reading of 47.7.
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 2/7/23 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener...
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Fastener Training Minute Jan 17, 2023FTM 184: Why do we salt spray test stainless steel
A question regarding two different things which seemingly have no overlapping technical issues, stainless steel and salt spray testing
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published January, 17th, 2023 as "Why do we...
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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Jan 9, 2023FDI December
The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) capped off the year with a startling sub-50 reading, coming in at 43.8 in December.
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 1/9/23 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener...