Glossary
Tightening control by ultrasound

Tension de serrage ; Tightening stress

Tensioning force applied to ensure a complete, rigid and detachable connection between one or more parts to be assembled.

Tightening force applied to ensure a complete, rigid and removable connection between one or more parts to be assembled

Ondes ultrasonores ; Ultrasonic waves

Inaudible high-frequency (mechanical) sound waves above 20,000Hz propagating through the material

Inaudible (mechanical) sound waves with high frequencies above 20 000Hz propagating in material

Fatigue Failure; Défaillance en fatigue

Fatigue refers to the damage caused to a component by variable stresses. These can lead to cracking and eventual structural failure.

Fatigue is the...