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. True or False? The proper torque does not guarantee the correct amount of clamping force

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true

Step-by-step explanation:

Since clamping force cannot be measured in the field, the only way to approximate the correct amount of force is to control the torque used to tighten the fastener. But in reality, the correct torque doesn't guarantee anything at all.

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