Screwdriving and Riveting Assembly - Articles - Page 36

The Simple Appeal of Self-Piercing Riveting

December 23, 2010

Unlike conventional riveting, self-piercing technology does not require a predrilled hole. Rather, the rivet makes its own hole as it is being inserted.

Fastening systems help Rhenus reboot an axle assembly line

Fastening Threads: Torque Control vs. Angle Control

David Archer

December 23, 2009

Angle control is a more fundamentally sound method of measuring the tension applied to a bolted joint.

Power Tools: Technology Makes an Impact

John Sprovieri

June 30, 2009

New technology gives impact wrenches the ability to measure torque and angle.

Keeping Screws Tight

John Sprovieri

December 19, 2008

Preventing screws from loosening requires the right combination of thread design, torque specification and fastening tool.

The Right Way and Wrong Way to Use Power Tools

John Sprovieri

October 30, 2008

To ensure quality control and worker safety, supervisors should train operators how to use fastening tools correctly.

Fastening Threads: Torque Audits Are a Good Way to Check Joints

David Archer

August 28, 2008

The most common method of checking a bolted joint is generally referred to as a "torque audit," which measures a value know as "residual torque."

Do Your Fasteners Need a Preapplied Thread-Locker?

Stephen A. Smith

June 27, 2008

Thread-lockers keep fasteners from loosening due to vibration. Here are insights into how, why and when to use fasteners with preapplied thread-lockers.

Torque Trade-Offs

Paul Wallace

March 24, 2008

Some suppliers tout the ergonomic benefits of their tools; others emphasize the accuracy of their products. This independent study looks at the trade-offs.