Torque settings for self-tap screws 1

[mechwitch]

Hi all,

Can anyone tell me where I can get a torque setting for an M4 self-tap stainless steel screw going into an aluminium base.

Thanks.

 

[GregLocock]

um. a torque wrench?

Cheers

Greg Locock

 

[mechwitch]

HA, HA!!

 

[limct]

Hi mechwitch,
you may want to visit this website for infos about fasteners

http://www.bossard.com/techinfo/en/index.html

Regards,

Best regards,
ct

 

[CoryPad]

mechwitch,

For self-tapping screws, the best way to determine the proper torque setting is by testing. If you can't perform the testing, ask the screw manufacturer to do it for you.

Regards,

Cory

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