A torque wrench is a tool that is used to apply a specific torque to a fastener like a nut,

bolt, or lag screw. It is typically in the form of a socket wrench with an indicating scale or an
internal mechanism that indicates when a specific torque value is reached during application.
This tool allows fasteners to be tightened to the correct tension, preventing damage from
overtightening or joints from coming apart from under tightening. This means that using the
proper torque measurement is critical for equipment safety, assembly, and performance.
These tools are used for a wide range of tasks in a variety of industries, including home
repairs and maintenance, automotive, and construction. This tool should always be used in
applications where screws and bolts must be secure and tight. These tools allow the user to
measure the amount of pressure applied to fasteners to ensure that it meets the job's
recommended specifications. In the automotive industry, for example, it is critical that the proper
amount of torque is applied to all fasteners on a vehicle to ensure the safety of everyone who
comes into contact with it.
Why is it critical to know how much force or torque is being applied? If the fastener is
too loose, it will back off, causing an obvious problem. If the fastener or the fastened part is too
tight, it may be damaged or distorted. Overtightened lug nuts, for example, on a wheel, can cause
brake rotor warping, less effective stopping, premature brake wear, and the significant
inconvenience of stuck lugs. You could even snap a wheel stud (the threaded part). Tightening
those lug nuts too tightly, on the other hand, may cause your lugs to loosen, fall off, and a wheel
to fall off. As a result, most owner's manuals include a torque specification for lug nuts.
And lastly, torque wrenches should be calibrated on a regular basis to ensure they provide
reliable and precise measurements. This is the process of checking a measuring instrument's
accuracy as well as adjusting it to align it with the standard. The procedure enables equipment to
produce more precise results than would otherwise be possible. It is critical to calibrate
instruments on a regular basis because their accuracy degrades over time and with use. The
allowed frame of calibration error is 5%, with any error exceeding that potentially affecting tool
performance severely, potentially resulting in product liability. This activity will demonstrate
how to calibrate a torque wrench using a length measuring tool and a weight measuring tool.