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Nuts & bolts
Engineering science related to nuts, bolts, threaded fasteners and tightening techniques.
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torque multiplier
Machine tools; Nuts & bolts
A gearbox used to increase the torque produced by a small hand wrench.
acorn nut
Machine tools; Nuts & bolts
A nut (so-called because of its shape) that has a domed top so that it prevents contact with the external thread.
length of engagement
Machine tools; Nuts & bolts
The axial distance over which an external thread is in contact with an internal thread.
countersunk head
Machine tools; Nuts & bolts
A fastener with underside of head beveled to fit a flaring hole. Most head types have bearing surface perpendicular to body axis.
case harden
Machine tools; Nuts & bolts
The hardening of a ferrous alloy so the outer area of the case is made harder than the inner section.
anti-friction coating
Machine tools; Nuts & bolts
AF coatings are dry lubricants consisting of suspensions of solid lubricants, such as graphite, PTFE or molydbenum disulphide of small particle size in a binder. Such coatings can be applied to ...
right-hand thread
Machine tools; Nuts & bolts
A clockwise winding thread of a fastener (when viewed from the starting end).
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