From the buildings we work in, the data centers we depend on, and especially in the machines we design, we inevitably rely on bolted joint connections. Unfortunately, due to the perceived simplicity ...

Using a torque wrench incorrectly can be worse than tightening by feel. Fix the most common mistakes with these shop-proven ...

Designers typically qualify clamp force of a bolted joint by the amount of torque applied to fasteners holding it, either as they're tightened or after the fact. The approach may be adequate for many ...