Threaded joints are probably the most common form of mechanical assembly. They allow for the inexpensive but effective joining of parts. This allows for less expensive manufacturing and easier maintenance, repair or servicing of a finished assembly.
To take advantage of threaded joints, you need to understand was standard sizes of threads exist, what types of bolts and hardware exist and what are the implications of different grades of hardware – in terms of size, mechanical properties, corrosion resistance and fastening strength.
Unified Screw Threads – Fine (UNF)
Unified Screw Threads – Course (UNC)
National Pipe Thread (NPT)
Metric Thread
ACME Thread
Socket Head Cap Screw (SHCS)
Hex Head Cap Screw (HHCS)
Button Head Cap Screw (BHCS)
UNF Thread Specifications UNF (Unified National Fine) threads per ASME B1.1. Fine threads have a larger minor diameter than coarse threads of the same nominal size, which means higher tensile strength and better performance in thin-walled parts. Size TPI Major Ø (in) Pitch Ø (in) Minor Ø (in) Tensile Stress Area (in²) #0-80 80 0.0600 … Read more
UNC Thread Specifications This table gives the basic thread dimensions for UNC (Unified National Coarse) threads per ASME B1.1. These are the numbers you need for thread design, tolerance calculation, and thread gauge verification. Size TPI Major Ø (in) Pitch Ø (in) Minor Ø (in) Tensile Stress Area (in²) #1-64 64 0.0730 0.0629 0.0527 0.00263 … Read more