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It is important to provide a good flat seating under bolt heads to ensure an even distribution of force which otherwise might lead to the bolt '''[[Shear | It is important to provide a good flat seating under bolt heads to ensure an even distribution of force which otherwise might lead to the bolt '''[[Shear|shearing]]''' or the casting cracking. | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:51, 20 December 2015
Spotfacing is used primarily to create a clean, flat seating to receive bolt heads and washers passing through drilled holes, particularly in castings where the surface finish may be rough.
It is important to provide a good flat seating under bolt heads to ensure an even distribution of force which otherwise might lead to the bolt shearing or the casting cracking.