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Torque Testing

Torque Testing

Torque Testing

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We are torquing down bolt at between 48 to 54 ft. lbs. If we are consistly getting 50 - 52 what should the breaking point be when we test them? We are also auditing torque angle. I believe that is set between 10-30 degreees. ponder

RE: Torque Testing

What kind of bolt, in what kind of application?

Typically, structural engineers shy away from torque calibration of bolts because in our world it tends to not be very consistent.

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