Which is the best way to control torque?
Which is the best way to control torque? Control bolt hardness, finish, and geometry. Use "soft" bolts and tighten well past yield point. Use consistent snugging torque. Control bolt hardness and dimensons. Use bolts with flat, parallel ends. Leave transducer engaged during tightening operation. Mount transducer on bolt centerline. When to use higher torque on a bolt? Higher torques (up to theoretical yield) are sometimes used for bolts that cannot be locked to resist vibration. The higher load will increase the vibration resistance of the bolt, but the bolt will yield and unload if its yield point is inadvertently exceeded....