This story appears in the Nov. 3 print edition of Transport Topics. Maintaining proper wheel torque requires a lot more than simply clamping down on lug nuts. Clean mounting surfaces and adequate ...
Most engineers who deal with bolted joints are familiar with torque tables for SAE-grade bolts, but these are all too often used without regard for the yield strength of internal threads or the bolt’s ...
Doing more with less is standard operating procedure across today's cost-conscious manufacturing environment and that includes wringing more power out Doing more with less is standard operating ...
Torque is a word freely bandied about by car manufacturers, advertisers and car reviewers, and it's every bit as important as the other headline figures you'll come across, such as horsepower, mpg and ...