Fastener testing. (Tech Spotlight).

Advanced Materials & Processes,  August, 2002  by Bowen, Jack

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A STM, SAE, and other organizations have developed a number of detailed specifications regarding the testing of fasteners. Selecting the proper equipment for these tests can be just as detailed. This article aims to provide a general overview of the types of equipment and accessories often required for fastener testing per the more commonly followed specifications.

The most widely preferred type of frames for testing the mechanical properties of fasteners are known as Universal Testing Machines, or UTMs. These machines support loading in either direction and are capable of a ...

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