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Chapter 10
Screw Threads
Definition: a SCREW THREAD is a ridge of uniform section in the form of a helix on the external or internal surface of a cylinder Definition: the PITCH of a thread P is the distance from a point on the thread form to the corresponding point on the next form, measured parallel to the axis Definition: the LEAD L is the distance the threaded part would move parallel to the axis during one complete rotation in relation to a fixed mating part (the distance a screw would enter a threaded hole in one turn)
THREADED FASTENERS
THREADED FASTENERS
THREAD FORMS
THREADED FASTENERS
THREAD FORMS
THREADED FASTENERS
THREADED FASTENERS
THREADED FASTENERS
LEAD = 1P
SINGLE THREAD
THREADED FASTENERS
LEAD = 2P
DOUBLE THREAD
THREADED FASTENERS
LEAD = 3P
TRIPLE THREAD
Inch Threads
Definition: PITCH =1/#threads per inch Definition: THREAD SERIES are for fasteners with different diameters and the same #threads per inch UNC Unified Course Thread Series UNF Unified Fine Thread Series (Table appendix) UNEF extra fine thread series
THREADED FASTENERS
Thread Class 1A,2A,3A External 1B,2B,3B Internal 1A,1B: loosest fit 2A,2B: ordinary good grade of commercial product 3A,3B: High-grade commercial products Example: .750-10 UNC-2A class of fit
thread series
Nominal Diameter
#threads/inch
(Diameter, #threads/inch, thread form & series, class of fit)
THREADED FASTENERS
EXTERNAL THREADS
THREADED FASTENERS
BLIND HOLE
INTERNAL THREAD
Metric Threads
Definition: Pitch for metric threads is the distance between corresponding points on adjacent teeth. Course-thread is intended for general engineering work and commercial applications Fine-thread series is for general use. Compared with coarse, a fine-thread screw is stronger in both tensile and torsional strength Definition: the FIT of a screw thread is the amount of clearance between the internal and external threads when they are assembled Tolerance grades: the larger the number, the larger the tolerance Tolerance position e (large allowance) Tolerance position g (small allowance) Tolerance position h (no allowance)
For internal threads: Tolerance position G (small allowance) Tolerance position H (no allowance)
THREADED FASTENERS
Example: M10 x 1.5 x 25 10mm 1.5 pitch 25 mm long Example: M16 (pitch may be omitted for coarse threads)
Pipe Threads
Inch: 4-8NPT or 4 NPT Metric: 4 IN. 8 NPT or 4 IN.-NPT Nominal diameter and pipe thickness specify inch-sized pipe (typical)
4=nominal diameter 8=number of threads/inch N=American Standard P=pipe S=straight pipe thread T=taper pipe thread