Drive Features – How Low Can You Go? by:Dave Archer | Principal Engineer Peak Innovations Engineering9934 N. Alpine Rd., Suite 104Machesney Park, IL 61115 USA In metro Detroit, a popular subject for editorials and panel debate is why it seems the passion America once...
Dissecting the Nut Factor by:Dave Archer | Principal Engineer Peak Innovations Engineering9934 N. Alpine Rd., Suite 104Machesney Park, IL 61115 USA A RIDDLE, WRAPPED IN A MYSTERY, INSIDE AN ENIGMA It is recognized we measure torque when tightening threaded fasteners...
Calibration Techniques for Ultrasonic Tension Measurement by:Dave Archer | Principal Engineer Peak Innovations Engineering9934 N. Alpine Rd., Suite 104Machesney Park, IL 61115 USA The fundamentals of using ultrasonic pulse-echo technology for bolt strain measurement,...
Bolted Joint FAQs by:Dave Archer | Principal Engineer Peak Innovations Engineering9934 N. Alpine Rd., Suite 104Machesney Park, IL 61115 USA Two of the most commonly asked questions about fasteners are “When should fine-thread fasteners be used?” and “is it preferable...
Use of Washers and Flange Heads by:Dave Archer | Principal Engineer Peak Innovations Engineering9934 N. Alpine Rd., Suite 104Machesney Park, IL 61115 USA It is likely the most common answer to the question “What is the main benefit of flat washers or flange head nuts...
Torque Control vs. Angle Control by:Dave Archer | Principal Engineer Peak Innovations Engineering9934 N. Alpine Rd., Suite 104Machesney Park, IL 61115 USA In previous columns I have explained why tightening fasteners to a particular torque does not mean the resulting...
Problems Solved by:Dave Archer | Principal Engineer Peak Innovations Engineering9934 N. Alpine Rd., Suite 104Machesney Park, IL 61115 USA Bolted joints are the vast majority of our consulting business. Our work is divided evenly between validating joints under...
Nine Common Bolting Boo-Boos by:Dave Archer | Principal Engineer Peak Innovations Engineering9934 N. Alpine Rd., Suite 104Machesney Park, IL 61115 USA As with most endeavors where success cannot be measured by keeping score, a good job of engineering is often defined...
More Data, Less Knowledge? by:Dave Archer | Principal Engineer Peak Innovations Engineering9934 N. Alpine Rd., Suite 104Machesney Park, IL 61115 USA I have discussed the need for physical testing in the development and validation of bolted joints several times....
