An improperly torqued screw can mean the difference between passing certification and product failure.
A new technical article from Futek outlines the importance of gasket and seal integrity validation, as well as third-party repair certification, and standards compliance and traceability in this fastener validation process.Requirements for tool verification are similar, whether the end product is a smartphone, a pacemaker, or a watch. here are some of the highlights from Futek’s article:
- Gasket and seal integrity: With IP rating compliance becoming the new standard for many consumer products, the need to ensure seal and gasket integrity of the finished product is crucial.
- Third-party validation: Certifications from a manufacturer will often require the repair facility to conform to and ensure that each screw and bolt have the same torque applied to them as the manufacturer’s design documents indicate.
- Standards compliance: Every critical component down to the torque applied to the fasteners and material the fasteners are made from must be traceable.