Fundamentals of Threaded Fasteners
Fastener experts believe that upwards of 95% of all fastener failures are the result of either the wrong fastener for the job or improper installation. Improper installation or incorrect fastener selection can result in catastrophic loss or damage. Learn how to avoid issues by getting the answers in this course. Our extremely knowledgeable instructor will guide participants through the basics of fastener engineering, design considerations for specific applications, tightening strategies, tensioning, proper material choices, the function of platings and coatings, thread forming screws, and new technologies and practices being deployed by automotive manufacturers to achieve lighter weight products, fastener failure examples, and an introduction to some relatively new and state-of-the-art technologies.
What Will You Learn
- Distinguish various threaded fastener characteristics & applications
- Explain the relationship between torque & tension
- Differentiate various tightening strategies & select the appropriate one for assembly
- Distinguish between various materials, their properties for proper selection
- Explain how to achieve high strength fasteners •Evaluate available plating & coating options; determine the best option
- Explain the difference between a bolted joint & a thread forming fastener joint
- Evaluate & analyze a intricate joining scenario posed by an assembly change; successfully select the correct technology solution
Is This Course For You
Engineers and non-engineers that are in a technical or semi-technical role, who either use, design-in, or provide others with guidance related to fasteners, professionals who are new to the industry, have recently moved to a role that requires basic knowledge of fasteners and fastener engineering, or have been in the industry for a while but have never received formal education on fasteners will benefit.
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