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Fastener Training Minute Feb 16, 2022FTM 173: How do I install Jam Nuts?
When using a jam nut, should the jam nut go on top of the full-sized nut or underneath the full-sized nut?
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published February 16th, 2022 as "How do I...
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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 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 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 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...