Fundamentals of Threaded Fasteners C1733

Students in this course will explore the basics of threaded fasteners, what purpose specific product design features address, the importance of proper material choices, and the function of platings and coatings.  This course will introduce participants to basic fastener engineering principles and explain why tension is all-important in the bolted joint, the relationship between torque and tension, how screws can be used to form their own internal threads, and new technologies and practices being deployed by automotive manufacturers to achieve lighter weight products. This course will include a segment on joining technologies that enable automotive designers and manufacturers to succeed in their light weighting activities. Many of these technologies are relatively new and state-of-the art.

Learning Objectives

By attending this seminar, you will be able to:

• Distinguish the different characteristics of threaded fasteners and in what situations/applications those characteristics should be deployed
• Explain the relationship between torque and tension in a bolted joint
• Differentiate various tightening strategies and assess the most appropriate for specific assembly operations
• Distinguish between different material choices and how associated unique material properties lend the designer to use one material over another
• Explain how high strength fasteners are achieved
• Evaluate the many plating and coating options available for fasteners and make choices that provide the user the greatest amount of value and utility.
• Explain the difference between a traditional bolted joint and a joint formed by a thread forming fastener. You will be able to distinguish fundamental differences between the fastener engineering that goes into thread forming in different materials
• Evaluate difficult joining scenarios posed by new assembly challenges and assess and apply new joining technologies that will successfully provide a solution

Who Should Attend

This is a basic course and will best be received by those wishing to gain a broad and basic understanding of the topic. It would be very appropriate for both engineers and non-engineers that are in a technical or semi-technical role, who either use, design-in, or provide others with guidance related to fasteners.  It would be appropriate for individuals that are new to the industry, have recently moved to a role that requires basic knowledge of fasteners and fastener engineering, or have been in the industry for a while but have never received formal education on fasteners or wish to improve their knowledge of fasteners. This course is NOT for the engineer or designer expecting an in-depth education on designing or understanding the engineering parameters of a bolted joint.  While having some limited experience with fasteners and industry terminology will be helpful to the participant, it should not be a prerequisite or deterring factor that would prevent an individual from taking this course. However, if an individual has no knowledge of fasteners or fastener related terminology and struggles understanding basic mechanical concepts, there may be sections of this course that they find difficult to follow or understand.

Prerequisites

This is a basic coursewell-suited for individuals just beginning to work in the area of threadedfasteners so no educational prerequisites are necessary. However, individuals with some prior experiencewith threaded fasteners and knowledge of fastener terminology will find thiscourse easier.

You must complete all course contact hours and successfully pass the learning assessment to obtain CEUs.