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    What Is Torque (& Tension) ?

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    Torque is defined as force multiplied by distance from the axis of rotation. It is used to create tension by twisting or turning, as opposed to straight pulling. Proper torque is necessary to ensure bolts or other joints are neither too loose nor too tight. Too little torque could cause loosening over time from vibration, while too much could break the bolts. The suitable torque is between half to two-thirds of the breaking torque, depending on whether external forces are present. Torque can be measured and applied using hand or powered tools, by marking bolt positions before final tightening, or measuring bolt elongation.

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    Torque is defined as force multiplied by distance from the axis of rotation. It is used to create tension by twisting or turning, as opposed to straight pulling. Proper torque is necessary to ensure bolts or other joints are neither too loose nor too tight. Too little torque could cause loosening over time from vibration, while too much could break the bolts. The suitable torque is between half to two-thirds of the breaking torque, depending on whether external forces are present. Torque can be measured and applied using hand or powered tools, by marking bolt positions before final tightening, or measuring bolt elongation.

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    Torque is defined as force multiplied by distance from the axis of rotation. It is used to create tension by twisting or turning, as opposed to straight pulling. Proper torque is necessary to ensure bolts or other joints are neither too loose nor too tight. Too little torque could cause loosening over time from vibration, while too much could break the bolts. The suitable torque is between half to two-thirds of the breaking torque, depending on whether external forces are present. Torque can be measured and applied using hand or powered tools, by marking bolt positions before final tightening, or measuring bolt elongation.

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    Torque is defined as force multiplied by distance from the axis of rotation. It is used to create tension by twisting or turning, as opposed to straight pulling. Proper torque is necessary to ensure bolts or other joints are neither too loose nor too tight. Too little torque could cause loosening over time from vibration, while too much could break the bolts. The suitable torque is between half to two-thirds of the breaking torque, depending on whether external forces are present. Torque can be measured and applied using hand or powered tools, by marking bolt positions before final tightening, or measuring bolt elongation.

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    What is Torque (& Tension)?

    Torque = T

    Force = F Torque = Force by Turning or Twisting. Tension = Power by Creating a Straight Pull. (but, differs from Torque) so that: Torque is used for creating Tension. How to Make a Torque Evaluation.

    Torque = Force x Distance T = F x L so that: T1 = F1 x L1 = 10 lbs x 2 ft = 20 ftlbs T2 = F2 x L2 = 20 lbs x 1 ft = 20 ftlbs Torque Units International System = S.I. Nm (Newton Meter) Ncm (Newton Centimeter) Nmm (Newton Millimeter)

    T1 = T2

    Metric System kgfm (Kilogram Force Meter) kgfcm (Kilogram Force Centimeter) gfcm (Gram Force Centimeter)

    Why is Torque Necessary? (A) In case of threaded objects: Example: car wheel bolts or nuts Lightly tightened (lack of torque) Bolts will be loosened gradually and car accident might occur. Strongly tightened (over torque) Bolts are tightened just before breaking point, so bolts might be suddenly broken, due to highter tension caused by temperature or shocks. Properly tightened (suitable torque) OK. (B) In case of unthreaded objects: Example: A Channel Selector for TV Sets Lightly tightened (lack of torque) Easy to turn/ bad contact / unstable picture. Strongly tightened (over torque) Difficult to turn / large friction / short life, difficult to use. Properly tightened (suitable torque) OK. What is Suitable Torque? (A) When the joint does not receive external force or vibration Q = (0.5 to 0.7) P (B) When the joint receives external force or vibration Q = (0.5 to 0.6) P Note: Q = Suitable Torque P = Breaking Torque

    Bolt Tightening Method: There are three ways to make sure that tightening is correct. (A) Torque control method Using hand torque tool (wrench or driver), or power operated torque tool (screwdriver or nut runner) to tighten screws, nuts and bolts. (B) Part-turn method Bolts are tightened until joint surfaces are in close contact. At that point, just before solid tightening starts, nut and protruding bolt threads are marked to show their relative positions. Then, correct tightening is completed by turning the nut a half or 3/4 turn. (C) Bolt elongation measuring method When bolts are tightened at the same time, the elongation of the bolts are measured. Units of Torque and Conversion Values To measure the tightening torque for screw, kgfcm has often been used in the past. This now becomes Nm in terms of SI units. Therefore, their relationship is given as: 1 kgfcm = 0.098066Nm=0.098Nm 1Nm = 10.1972kgfcm=10.2kgfcm

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