05. Bolt Tightening and Torquing
05. Bolt Tightening and Torquing [General Information] Bolts may seem simple, but in reality the proper manufacturing of bolted joints requires careful study. Tightening the bolt puts the shank in tension, counteracted by compressive forces on the contact surfaces of the head and the nut, transferred from the parts. Inadequate preload is a common cause for bolted…