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  1. TylerClimber

    Effects of reduced major diameter of a bolt on the nut?

    SWComposites, Yes, tensile load. No failure yet, but the goal is to fail the nut, the bolt has a higher UTS. Major diameter of the bolt threaded area. So I guess I was correct earlier?
  2. TylerClimber

    Effects of reduced major diameter of a bolt on the nut?

    SnTMan, On a M6-1.0, I think its pretty significant for fasteners this size?
  3. TylerClimber

    Effects of reduced major diameter of a bolt on the nut?

    A supplier conducted a proof load test on a nut, using a test bolt whose major diameter is .004 inches smaller than the original requirement. Does having a smaller major diameter (while keeping everything else the same) reduce the stress on the bolt and increase the stress on the nut? This means...

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