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Bolted Joint Preload K Factors

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JackPeterson

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Where is the best source(s) to get the friction factors or coefficients for calculating bolt pre-load?
 
The best source is testing the actual parts that you are using. If you don't do the testing, then you can find information on materials similar to yours from the first two sources shown here:

faq725-600


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Cory

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