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Fastener Training Minute Apr 18, 2023FTM 187: What happens when ring gauges don’t agree
We have a fastener, our ring gauge says it is OK, the customer's ring gauge says it doesn't conform. What do we do?
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published April, 18th, 2023 as "We have a...
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Fastener Training Minute Aug 31, 2017FTM 119: Hex Bolts and Hex Cap Screws
Today, we're going to talk about a very simple but important and often misunderstood topic and that is the difference between a hex bolt and a hex cap screw.
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published August 31, 2017, as "the difference between...
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Fastener Training Minute Jul 21, 2016FTM 107: How do you hire a quality engineer?
How do I fill a position in my quality department if I need to get a quality manager or an inspector up to speed in the fastener industry.
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published July 21, 2016 as "can stainless steel...
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Fastener Training Minute Apr 22, 2016FTM 104: books for your technical library
References that everyone involved in fasteners aught to have a good handle on ,and that is your fastener technical library.
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published April 22, 2016 as "books for your...
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Fastener Training Minute Feb 16, 2016FTM 102: Why did a Grade 8 Flange Bolt break?
Could a Grade 5 flange bolt used in an application where Grade 5 is recommended break and cause the aluminum blocks to crack?
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published February 18, 2016 as "Why did a...
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Fastener Training Minute Dec 16, 2015FTM 100: My Tri-Roll gauge rejects a thread the supplier says is OK
My Tri-Roll gauge is rejecting threads from a supplier, but the supplier says the threads are acceptable to his Ring gauge. Who is right?
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published December 16, 2015 as "A question about...
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Fastener Training Minute Nov 19, 2015FTM 99: Where should I NOT use socket set screws?
An application was using 3/4 x 4 inch socket set screws, and the user was breaking the set screws. Why
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published November 19, 2015 as "another war Story...