Why torque converter in automatic transmission?

[Palani1093]

After going through the study on the automatic gear transmission, I haven't really understood the purpose of the torque converter in place of friction clutch. It does the same function of the friction clutch as in the manual transmission.

 

[Evo]

Hi Palani, this is the Introductions Only forum, so questions are not allowed here. I suggest that you post your question in the proper forum.