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Fastener Training Minute Feb 20, 2024FTM 197 – do you torque the bolt or the nut and does it even matter?
What is the correct procedure for tightening a bolt and nut assembly? do you torque the bolt or the nut and does it even matter?
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published February, 20th 2024 as "do you torque...
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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Feb 7, 2024FDI January 2024
The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) saw solid m/m improvement in February with a 49.7 reading, as most underlying components of the index rose back into expansionary territory.
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 2/7/24 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener...
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Fastener Training Minute Jan 18, 2024FTM 196 – How to certify your fasteners to your clients
How do you control the risks associated with giving your clients confirmation in writing about the suitability of your fasteners for their application
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published January, 18th 2024 as "How do you...
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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Jan 8, 2024FDI December 2023
The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) softened m/m with a reading of 47.5 but participants largely attributed this to seasonal softness around the holidays.
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 1/8/24 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener...