Torque and the Impact Driver
Torque is the turning force applied on an object, and many tools use torque to get their jobs done. The impact driver is one of these tools. The impact driver uses so much torque, in fact, that the bit the impact driver uses with rarely (if ever) slip out of the screw head (also called “cam-out”). The impact driver will apply force down as well as in the direction it needs to in order to turn the screw. Without this much torque, the impact driver would not function the way it does; it would be much more like a regular power drill than anything else. As it is such a vital part of the impact driver’s operation, if torque becomes reduced over time and usage of the impact driver, it’s important that you get the impact driver repaired by a professional. Never try to fix an impact driver yourself; they can be dangerous if handled improperly, and you could end up destroying it if you try to fix it yourself.
