A triple-start square threaded bar needs to be manufactured - NSC Mechanical Technology Fitting and Machining - Question 10 - 2022 - Paper 1
Question 10
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 3°.
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Worked Solution & Example Answer: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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The pitch of a square threaded bar can be calculated using the formula:
Pitch=NumberofstartsLead
Given:
Lead = 36 mm
Number of starts = 3
Thus,
Pitch=336mm=12mm
Step 2
10.1.2 Pitch diameter
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The pitch diameter (D_p) can be calculated using the formula:
Dp=OD−2P
Where:
OD = 70 mm
P = Pitch = 12 mm
Therefore,
Dp=70mm−212mm=64mm
Step 3
10.1.3 Helix angle of the thread
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The helix angle (θ) can be determined using the formula:
tan(θ)=π×PDLead
Substituting the given values:
Lead = 36 mm
Pitch Diameter (PD) = 64 mm
Thus,
tan(θ)=π×6436θ=arctan(0.179049311)≈10.15° or 10°9′
Step 4
10.1.4 Leading angle
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The leading angle can be calculated using:
Leadingangle=90°−(helixangle+clearanceangle)
Given:
Helix angle ≈ 10.15°
Clearance angle = 3°
Therefore,
Leadingangle=90°−(10°9′+3°)=76°51′ or 76.85°
Step 5
10.1.5 Following angle
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The following angle can be calculated using:
Followingangle=90°+(helixangle−clearanceangle)
Thus,
Followingangle=90°+(10°9′−3°)=97°9′ or 97.15°
Step 6
10.2.1 Identify the type of screw thread
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The screw thread 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°.