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We supply welded sub assemblies to automotive Tier 1 and OEM manufacturers. Is it an industry-wide common practice to hand start nuts and bolts 3-5 turns before applying power tools? Because this has been my experience with all of our domestic and foriegn automotive customers for over ten years, I believe it is.
Just recently, a Tier 1 has imposed a new standard that "All fasteners must thread freely by hand to their full length." This seems like an excessive requirement. "freely by hand" varies by operator finger strength. While we are responsible to control weld spatter, it is impossible to assure to no debris will enter the threads prior to assembly. They impose 3rd party containment at each incident.
Have you ever heard of such a requirement?
Thank you,
Just recently, a Tier 1 has imposed a new standard that "All fasteners must thread freely by hand to their full length." This seems like an excessive requirement. "freely by hand" varies by operator finger strength. While we are responsible to control weld spatter, it is impossible to assure to no debris will enter the threads prior to assembly. They impose 3rd party containment at each incident.
Have you ever heard of such a requirement?
Thank you,