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Fastener Training Minute Oct 27, 2022FTM 181: Should bolts stretch under load
The customer says the bolts are stretching, but we know that bolts stretch. What questions I should ask before I request samples to test?
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published October, 27th, 2022 as "How to develop...
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Fastener Training Minute Aug 18, 2022FTM 179: Can the sulphur % in steel be too high?
There's a lot to know about chemistry when it comes to steel in bolts, but in particular sulfur is one of those things that we run into problems with.
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published August 18th, 2022 as "the chemical analysis...
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Fastener Training Minute Jul 21, 2022FTM 178: Do drawings always reduce risk?
Drawings usually reduce risk, but sometimes they can increase risk if standards are not properly specified.
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published July 21st, 2022 as "Do drawings always...
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Fastener Training Minute Mar 17, 2022FTM 174: How tight is too tight for a Nylon Insert Locknut?
How do I know how tight I need to make a stainless steel nylon insert lock nut?
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published March 17th, 2022 as "How tight is...
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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 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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Uncategorized Sep 18, 2021FTM 168: When can I use a socket set screw as a stud?
Some end-users think it's with a good idea to use a long socket set screw in place of a stud. In some cases it's an excellent idea, and in others it's an absolutely disastrous idea.
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published September 18, 2021 as "When can I...