Tech A says that flat washers act as a bearing surface, making it so that the bolt achieves the expected clamping force at the specified torque. Tech B says that lock washers are usually considered single use and should be replaced rather than reused. Who is correct?

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Flat washers do provide a bearing surface to help distribute the load and achieve the expected clamping force. Lock washers are often considered single-use because they can lose their locking ability after being compressed.

Tech a Says That Flat Washers Act as a Bearing