Randall said:
> While I agree with everything else Michael said, I will say that there IS
> a
> "standard" torque value for a given bolt and one can find tables of such
> in many
> references. For example
> http://www.engineersedge.com/torque_table_sae_ftlbs.htm
>
> But as that page points out, these are only starting values when designing
> a
> bolted joint. The final design may call for a substantially different
> value.
>
I guess what I meant was that the "Standard" is simply a recommendation that
will fit the average situation, but that it is not a guarantee of a threaded
fastener's perfromance in every application. Which is pretty much what
Randall said...
Michael "Clarity is my Middle Name" Marr
1960 TR3A
Naperville, IL
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