How Torque Wrench Works - Explained with Illustrations

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The discussion focuses on the operational mechanisms of torque wrenches, specifically addressing beam deflection, clicker mechanisms, and dial indicators. Users seek illustrations to better understand how these tools function, particularly the internal mechanisms involving springs and torque indication. Key types of torque wrenches mentioned include beam, clicker, and dial wrenches, each with distinct operational principles.

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hi all,

does anybody how a torque wrench works?
any illustrations with pictures would be appreaciated..
thanks


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What do you mean how a torque wrench works? Do you want to know about beam deflection and torque indication for a really old style pointer torque wrench, or do you want to know how a clicker wrench works or do you want to know how a dial wrench works?

dial: http://mathweb.mathsci.usna.edu/faculty/meyersonmd/labs/wrench/little_wrench.jpg

beam: http://www.branfordbike.com/images/tools/parktw2.jpg

clicker: http://www.mytoolstore.com/wilmar/m197.jpg
 
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hi

i was wondering about the mechanism of torque wrench, how the spring functions to get the required torque, and how it achieves the required torque, and stuff like that..
more like its internal mechanism..
 

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