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....
