FTM 137: Preparing a fastener sample

Preparing a sample of fasteners to be sent to a testing lab. This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published February 15, 2019, as “Specimen Preparation during episode 137 of Fully Threaded Radio. Today’s has to do with specimen preparation, for those of you who need to send Fasteners out […]

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FTM 136: Another bridge structural bolt failure

What caused the failure of the structural bolts on the Mario Cuomo bridge? This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published January 17, 2019, as “Another bridge bolt problem” during episode 136 of Fully Threaded Radio. I recently received some information regarding another Bridge bolt problem, this time in New […]

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FTM 133: Should you zinc plate Socket Cap Screws?

why you should not zinc plate socket cap screws

What should you do when your customer asks you to zinc plate socket cap screws? This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published October 25, 2018 as “What are the issues that relate to zinc plating  socket cap screws” during episode 133 of Fully Threaded Radio. The reason why you […]

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FTM 132: A book recommendation for fastener people

Fastener Training Minute 132: a book for fastener people

This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published September 23, 2018 as “a book recommendation for fastener people” during episode 132 of Fully Threaded Radio. Today we’re going to do something a little bit different. We’re going to do a book recommendation. Not a book review, just a recommendation. A […]

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FTM 131: Surface Discontinuities

Fastener Training Minute 131: Surface Discontinuities

This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published August 23, 2018 as “Surface Discontinuities” during episode 131 of Fully Threaded Radio. Hi everybody, this is Carmen Vertullo with the Fastener Training Minute coming to you from the Fastener Training Institute and the Carver Facts Center here in beautiful, San Diego. […]

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FTM 129: Screw Locking Devices

Fastener Training Minute 129: Screw Locking Devices

This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published June 20, 2018 as “Screw Locking Devices” during episode 129 of Fully Threaded Radio. Welcome to another edition of the Fastener Training Minute. This is Carmen Vertullo coming to you from the Carver Facts Center here in beautiful San Diego and from […]

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FTM 128: Fastener Head Markings

Fastener Training Minute 128: Fastener Head Markings

This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published May 23, 2018 as “Fastener Head Markings” during episode 128 of Fully Threaded Radio. Hi everybody, thanks for listening to the Fastener Training Minute brought you by the Fastener Training Institute. And from the Carver FACT Center (Fastening Applications Consulting and Training) […]

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FTM 127: Torque Wrenching, Part 5

Fastener Training Minute 127: Torque Wrenches, Final

This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published April 22, 2018 as “Torque Wrenches, Finishing up” during episode 127 of Fully Threaded Radio. Hi, it’s Carmen Vertullo with your Fastener Training Minute. Today, interestingly enough, coming to you from the Industrial Fasteners Institute in beautiful, Cleveland, Ohio. We’re getting ready […]

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FTM 126: Torque Wrenching, Part 4

Fastener Training Minute 126: Torque Wrenching, Part 4

This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published March 15, 2018 as “How to test your torque wrench” during episode 126 of Fully Threaded Radio. Hi everybody, this is Carmen Vertullo with the Fastener Training Institute coming to you from the Carver FACT Center here in beautiful San Diego, California. […]

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FTM 124: Torque Wrenching, Part 2

fastener Training Minute 124: Torque Wrenching Part 2

This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published January 16, 2018 as “different types of  torque wrenches” during episode 124 of Fully Threaded Radio. Well hi everybody, welcome to the Fastener Training Minute. This is Carmen Vertullo coming to you from the Fastener Training Institute and the Carver FAÇT Center […]

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