This podcast underscores the critical role of tightening angle in achieving precise and dependable bolted connections, particularly in demanding sectors like automotive and aerospace. Controlling the angle directly influences the clamping force, verifies the joint's integrity by detecting missing components, and can even assess screw quality. Furthermore, angle monitoring during tightening, especially with programmable torque drivers, enables achieving specific preload requirements and allows for tightening into the screw's yield point for enhanced accuracy. Ultimately, utilizing angle data along with traceable tightening processes ensures joint reliability, prevents failures, and maintains high quality standards in critical fastening applications. AI technologies may have been used to generate some of the content for this podcast. Learn More About Flexible Assembly