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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 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 Training Minute Aug 12, 2021FTM 167: What’s blind about a blind rivet?
You can use blind rivets in assemblies that are meant to be dis-assembled, because with the right tools they can be quicker.
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published August 12, 2021 as "...there's something about...
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Fastener Training Minute Jul 17, 2021FTM 166: What do you do when a customer rejects a product?
What do you do when a customer rejects a product based on a requirement, that was not part of the original inquiry or the specification?
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published July 17, 2021 as "What do you...
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Fastener Training Minute Jun 19, 2021FTM 165: Why can’t I get low strength socket cap screws?
Why is it that ASTM A574 socket screws do not require a mark, and what about Grade 8 socket head cap screws? Can I have or make or provide or specify a Grade 8 socket head cap screw?
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published June 19, 2021 as "Why is it...
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Fastener Training Minute Feb 18, 2021FTM 161: Passivation, what is it?
Passivation. What it is, what it isn't, why it matters to us, and why sometimes an authoritative citation can be a very powerful tool in your bag.
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published February 18, 2021 as "Passivation. What it...
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Fastener Training Minute Jan 23, 2021FTM 160: Good and bad Nuts
Now you know, we just couldn't get by without nuts in this business, and these nuts have to be good enough. Sometimes, though, nuts aren't that good.
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published January 23, 2021 as "how to tell...