10.1 A triple-start square threaded bar needs to be manufactured - NSC Mechanical Technology Fitting and Machining - Question 10 - 2022 - Paper 1
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10.1 A triple-start square threaded bar needs to be manufactured. The lead of the square thread is 36 mm and the crest diameter is 70 mm. The clearance angle must be... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:10.1 A triple-start square threaded bar needs to be manufactured - NSC Mechanical Technology Fitting and Machining - Question 10 - 2022 - Paper 1
Step 1
10.1.1 Pitch
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To calculate the pitch of the square thread, we use the formula:
Pitch=NumberofstartsLead
Given that the lead is 36 mm and there are 3 starts:
Pitch=336mm=12mm
Step 2
10.1.2 Pitch diameter
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The pitch diameter can be calculated with the formula:
Dp=2OD−Pitch
Using the outer diameter (OD) of 70 mm and the pitch obtained in the previous step:
Dp=270mm−12mm=64mm
Step 3
10.1.3 Helix angle of the thread
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The helix angle can be found using the tangent function:
tan(θ)=π×PDLead
Substituting the known values:
tan(θ)=π×6436θ=arctan(0.179049311)≈10.15°or10°9′
Step 4
10.1.4 Leading angle
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The leading angle is calculated as follows:
Leadingangle=90°−(Helixangle+Clearanceangle)
Assuming a clearance angle of 3°:
Leadingangle=90°−(10°9′+3°)=76°51′or76.85°
Step 5
10.1.5 Following angle
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The following angle can be computed using:
Followingangle=90°+(Helixangle−Clearanceangle)
Substituting the respective angles:
Followingangle=90°+(10°9′−3°)=97°9′or97.15°
Step 6
10.2.1 Identify the type of screw thread.
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The screw thread type is identified as a square thread.
Step 7
10.2.2 Label A–D.
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A - Clearance angle
B - Leading angle
C - Following angle
D - Helix angle
Step 8
10.3 State the included angle for a metric V-screw thread.
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The included angle for a metric V-screw thread is 60°.