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Fastener Training Minute Jul 26, 2018FTM 130: Dip-Spin Coatings
Dip-spin coatings tend to be heavier than zinc plating and other types of electroplating so we can run into some problems, but we can get some very high salt spray tests.
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published July 26, 2018 as "Dip-Spin Coatings" during...
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Fastener Training Minute May 23, 2018FTM 128: Fastener Head Markings
Today's topic of The Fastener Training Minute is fastener manufacturer's identification markings on fasteners. Which ones require them, how do you know who is who?
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published May 23, 2018 as "Fastener Head Markings"...
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Fastener Training Minute Jun 15, 2017FTM 117: 3D Printing
You probably heard me say that in our lifetime, we will not be replacing our traditional fastener manufacturing processes with 3D printing.
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published June 15, 2017 as "3D Printing" during...
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Fastener Training Minute Apr 13, 2017FTM 115: Tension Control Bolts
The results of the lot assembly verification tension verification test for tension control bolts, did not match exactly the manufacturers test report
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published April 13, 2017 as "installing and inspecting...
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Fastener Training Minute Mar 9, 2017FTM 114: Fully Threaded Metric
What is the standard that covers metric hex cap screws when they are fully threaded and when they are not fully threaded
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published March 9, 2017 as "10 things you...
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Fastener Training Minute Feb 9, 2017FTM 113: The Effect of Plating on Thead Fit
An excessively thick coating does have a big effect on thread fit, more so than any other part of the fastener.
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published February 9, 2017 as "The Effect of...
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Fastener Training Minute Sep 22, 2016FTM 108: What to do with Nicked Threads
A customer who complains they've got nicks on the bolts that you sent them, and they can't get the bolts to pass the ring gauge test. What do you do?
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published September 22, 2016 as "What to do...
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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...