Lentuk
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- Jul 17, 2024
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Locktite is not oil. I am doubtful that even oil would meaningfully alter the K value enough to have a meaning effect on torque.The rings were good, still are.
The problem was over torquing. You used the dry torque rating, on a wet torque application.
The difference is the added lubrication really increases the force on the screw at the same torque. Without reducing the torque for a lubricated screw, you could easily hit the yield strength of the screw, or create a problem like you have.
The screws are junk now btw.
Sorry you got those dents.I just talked to Trijicon, they rate their scope tubes at 18 inch pounds.
I've seen a lot of mixed feedback on whether this is actually true or fuddlore. Any sources for how much the loctite would increase the K value?The rings were good, still are.
The problem was over torquing. You used the dry torque rating, on a wet torque application.
The difference is the added lubrication really increases the force on the screw at the same torque. Without reducing the torque for a lubricated screw, you could easily hit the yield strength of the screw, or create a problem like you have.
The screws are junk now btw.