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Name three processes and three devices used for fastening.
Processes: welding, gluing, soldering; Devices: bolts, screws, anchors
What is a threaded fastener?
A mechanical fastener used to join two or more parts
What information is required to specify a thread using the English system?
Thread form, thread series, major diameter, class of fit, threads per inch
Who developed the sharp-V thread?
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How many patents did William Sellers file?
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Study Notes
Fastening Processes and Devices
- Three common processes used for fastening: Welding, Brazing, and Soldering
- Three devices used for fastening: Bolts, Nuts, and Screws
Threaded Fasteners
- A threaded fastener is a type of fastener that has a thread, which is a helical ridge that mates with a compatible thread on another part
Specifying Threads
- In the English system, the following information is required to specify a thread: Nominal diameter, Number of threads per inch, Thread series (e.g. UNC, UNF, etc.)
History of Thread Development
- The sharp-V thread was developed by William Sellers
- William Sellers filed a total of 90 patents
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Description
Test your knowledge on threaded fasteners and their role in fastening processes. Learn about the different devices used for mechanical fastening and how they hold parts of an assembly together.
