An experimental investigation of torque signature signals for self-tappingscrews

Citation
Ld. Seneviratne et al., An experimental investigation of torque signature signals for self-tappingscrews, P I MEC E C, 214(2), 2000, pp. 399-410
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Mechanical Engineering
Journal title
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART C-JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
ISSN journal
09544062 → ACNP
Volume
214
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
399 - 410
Database
ISI
SICI code
0954-4062(2000)214:2<399:AEIOTS>2.0.ZU;2-8
Abstract
The results of an experimental study on the self-tapping screw insertion pr ocess are presented. A test rig designed and constructed for measuring the torque signature signals during screw insertions is described. Experimental results for torque signature signals during general self-tapping screw fas tenings are given graphically, confirming the five-stage variation with scr ew insertion depth predicted by an earlier theoretical study. The experimen tal data provide a basis for the further development of empirical and theor etical models of the self-tapping screw fastening process, in order to form ulate and put into practice automated monitoring and control strategies.