by Christy Behnke | Jan 31, 2017 | ARTICLES
Part 1: The Three Least Understood Truths in Bolted Joint Design Peak Innovations Engineering9934 N. Alpine Rd., Suite 104Machesney Park, IL 61115 USA In fastening, as in most endeavors, the most common misconceptions related to the most fundamental principles. These...
by Peak innovations Engineering | Aug 11, 2016 | ARTICLES
Threaded Fastener Loosening by:Dave Archer | Principal Engineer Peak Innovations Engineering9934 N. Alpine Rd., Suite 104Machesney Park, IL 61115 USA A common frustration of threaded fastener suppliers is their customers pointing to their fastener as the cause of...
by Peak innovations Engineering | Aug 11, 2016 | ARTICLES
Thinking About the Unthinkable by:Dave Archer | Principal Engineer Peak Innovations Engineering9934 N. Alpine Rd., Suite 104Machesney Park, IL 61115 USA Recently, I was asked to serve as an expert witness in a case where a catastrophic bolted joint failure led to...
by Peak innovations Engineering | Aug 3, 2016 | ARTICLES
Know Your Customer, Know Your Competition by:Dave Archer | Principal Engineer Peak Innovations Engineering9934 N. Alpine Rd., Suite 104Machesney Park, IL 61115 USA Every supplier has the opinions of their customers and what motivates them to buy. Success in meeting...
by Peak innovations Engineering | Aug 3, 2016 | ARTICLES
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...
by Peak innovations Engineering | Aug 3, 2016 | ARTICLES
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...