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Torque screwdriver

A torque screwdriver is a tool that helps you tighten screws to a specific level of tightness. It has a special mechanism that lets you adjust how much force you use when tightening a screw. It's like using a bike pump to inflate a ball. You can adjust how much air you put in the ball by pressing harder or softer on the pump. The torque screwdriver works the same way, except instead of air, it's applying force to a screw. When you turn the screwdriver, the mechanism inside the tool measures the amount of force you're using and gives you a signal when you've reached the right level of tightness. This helps prevent overtightening or undertightening, which can cause damage or make the screw useless. Torque screwdrivers are often used by professionals who need precise and consistent tightening, such as mechanics, engineers, and builders.
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