Aug 5, 2020
How Much Rotation Angle is Needed to Tighten a Fastener?
Hint: not as much as you think. To answer this question, let’s start with an example of a…
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Jul 7, 2020
How Much Does a Bolt Stretch?
Answer: a very small but important amount. In previous posts we discussed how a bolted joint works, how…
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Jun 3, 2020
Bolted Joint Torque Explanation & Calculation
We are often asked what torque value should be used with a specific nut/bolt assembly. First, it’s helpful…
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May 11, 2020
How is Clamp Force for a Bolt and Nut Assembly Calculated?
Clamp force is what holds a bolted joint together. Published charts are available for determining clamp force but…
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Apr 1, 2020
How Does a Bolted Joint Work?
A standard bolted joint consists of four parts: a fastener, object A, object B, and a bolt. The…
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