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Welcome to ArchNews

Volume 6

Welcome to the sixth edition of ArchNews, Archetype Joint's independent newsletter bringing you the latest in fastening and joining technology. If you have any comments or suggestions for a coming edition of ArchNews, please contact us at 248 377-1147 or at info@archetypejoint.com.

Comparison Tests

Each edition of ArchNews also announces the availability of the latest in our series of Comparison Tests. In each test our lab compares several products or processes that compete to satisfy a particular fastening or joining need. PDF downloads are free to all Archetype Joint Members. Best of all, there is no cost for membership and signing up takes only minutes.

Bolt Preparation and Calibration for Ultrasonic Bolt
Tension Measurement
ArchNews readers using ultrasonics for direct bolt tension measurement or those considering this powerful measurement technique will be very interested in this unique report. There have always been differing opinions as to the most accurate calibration and bolt preparation techniques for ultrasonic bolt measurement. With a controlled test protocol we offer some objective, quantitative data to help you form your own opinion. To our knowledge, this is the first published test of its kind.
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Archetype Joint in the News

Since the last edition of ArchNews was published, we have written articles published in American Fastener Journal and in Assembly Magazine. Read all about it in the news. Look for Dave Archer's quarterly column in Assembly Magazine "Fastening Threads".

The Effect of Sample Size on Joint Test Results

One of the more interesting aspects of conducting tests for our clients is their approach to selecting the sample size on which their test results will be based. Does size matter?

Solution Tree for Threaded Fastener Loosening

We developed a flowchart identifying the three primary means of preventing threaded fastener loosening and listing specific remedies for each go to chart

Did You Know...?

No issue of ArchNews would be complete without the popular Did You Know...?

We're always interested in your feedback, and learning about your joint design and testing challenges. I'd like to hear from you.

Dave Archer
President
Archetype Joint, LLC
248.894.2295
darcher@archetypejoint.com