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A torque-to-failure study offers valuable information about your threaded joint. It should always be conducted when determining the torque specifications for a new application and when troubleshooting joint failures.

In fact, anytime you’re dealing with assembly of threaded fasteners, it’s a good idea to have the torque study data and documentation available.

Fortunately, the K-Ducer smart torque driver by Kolver makes executing a torque study and analyzing the results quick and easy. Follow along to see how!

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In the world of manufacturing and engineering, ensuring the strength and durability of fastened joints is critical. Whether you're working in aerospace, automotive, electronics, or any industry that relies on precision assembly, understanding the performance limits of your fasteners is essential. One of the most reliable ways to assess this is through a torque-to-failure study.

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Available https://www.nuget.org/packages/Kolver.Kducer/, the Kducer C# library is an open source, fully contained package that abstracts away the details of the underlying industry-standard Modbus TCP protocol and allows you to control and monitor the Kolver K-DUCER controller via a simple and self-documenting API.

The library follows .NET Standard 2.0, which means it’s compatible with the latest .NET releases but also backwards compatible with .NET Framework for easy integration into legacy code bases.

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PLCs are commonly used to control, monitor, or error proof production processes. Some factories may opt for fully automated lines, while others adopt a hybrid approach with some manual operations and some automated steps. But even in fully manual assembly lines, it is ever more common to find PLCs for data acquisition, error proofing, and to control assembly tools such as the Kolver K-DUCER.

The K-DUCER has been compatible with industrial PLCs via the industry-standard Modbus TCP network protocol from day 1, but today Kolver is making it even easier for automation engineers to interface Siemens S7 PLCs with the Kolver K-DUCER!

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In precision assembly, ensuring that each fastener is tightened to the exact torque specification is essential, particularly in load-bearing parts. Properly accounting for running torque, also known as prevailing torque, is critical in achieving this precision. By accurately managing running torque, manufacturers can improve the consistency and reliability of their assembly process.

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