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ASMEBI.5-1997
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 FOREWORD

When createdprior to 1895, Acme screwthreadswere intendedto replacesquarethreads

and a variety of threadsof other forms usedchiefly for the purposeof traversingmotion
on machines,tools, etc. Acme screw threadsare now extensivelyused for a variety of
purposes.Long-lengthAcme threadsare used for controlled movementson machine tools,
testingmachines,jacks, aircraftflaps,and conveyors.Short-lengththreadsare usedon valve
stems, hose connectors,bonnetson pressurecylinders, steering mechanisms,and camera
lens movement.
The Standards Committee on the Standardization and Unification of Screw Threads, B 1,
was organizedin June 1921, with the Society of Automotive Engineersand the American
Societyof Mechanical
Engineers
as joint sponsors
underthe procedure
of the American
StandardsAssociation (ASA), now the American National StandardsInstitute (ANSI). This
Committeewasreorganizedin May 1929, andits work was dividedamongfive Subcommittees
as follows' No. I on Scopeand Arrangementof AmericanStandard;No. 2 on Terminology
and Form of Thread, Except Gages; No. 3 on Special Threads and Twelve Pitch Series,
Except Gages;No. 4 on Acme Threads,Except Gages;and No. 5 on Screw Thread Gages.
National standardizationof Acme screw threadsin the United Stateswas begun in 1932
when Subcommittee No. 4 on Acme Threads of Standards Committee B I held its first
meeting in New York. A report was presentedon the types of Acme threadsand the range
of sizes and pitchesin use in this country. It was preparedby C. W. Bettcherwith the
assistance of F. L. Woodcock.This report developedinto a draft standardand was finally
approvedas an American Standardwith the designationASA B1.3-1941. It containeda
sectionof introductorynotes,and tablescoveringgeneralpurposescrewsandgeneralpurpose
nuts, basic dimensionsof general purposeAcme threadswith special and standardpitches,
basic dimensionsof 29 deg stub thread, measurements over three wires for Acme threads,
basic dimensionsof 60 deg stub thread, and basic proportionsfor modified squarethread.
In December1942, to meet the war emergency,the National Aircraft StandardsCommittee
of the AeronauticalChamberof Commercerequestedthe ASA to considerthe settingup
of an AmericanWar Standardfor specialAcme screwthreadsfor usein aircraftconstruction.
Recognizingthe vital importanceof aircraft productionto the war effort, the ASA initiated
this projectat once and organizeda SpecialCommitteeto developthe Standard.Drafts of
this proposedAmericanWar Standardwere submitted,first on behalf of the NationalAircraft
StandardsCommitteeand later by D. R. Miller of the National Bureau of Standards.The
latter draft, which was submittedalso to the InterdepartmentalScrew Thread Committee
establishedby the U.S. Departmentsof War, Navy, and Commerce,servedas the basisfor
the developmentof the American War Standard.The final draft, dated November 20, 1944,
was unanimouslyapprovedby the membersof the ASA War Committeeon Acme Threads
and the General ASA War Committee on Screw Threads. This draft received final ASA
approvalon January9, 1945, and was designatedAmerican War StandardB 1.5-1945.
In April 1946, the Subcommitteesof the StandardsCommittee were reorganizedto take
over the job of the ASA War Committees.SubcommitteeNo. 2 on Acme and Stub Acme
Threads revised the War Standard on Acme Screw Threads and, on March 31, 1948,
distributedthe January 1948 draft to industryfor criticism and comment.

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 The finaldraftof theproposed
revisionto the 1945Editionof thisStandardwascompleted
in June1951. It was submittedto Standards CommitteeB1 for letterballoton September
17, 1951, and was approvedwith minoramendments. Followingapprovalby the sponsor
organizations,
the proposedStandardwas submittedto the ASA for approvalanddesignation
as an AmericanStandard.This was grantedMay 7, 1952.
The next revisionaddedthe no allowanceClass 5G thread.Approvalby ANSI was
grantedon March26, 1973.Corrections weremadein the revisionapprovedMay 1l, 1977.
Data for Classes5G, 5C, and 6G was transferred to Appendices D and E for reference,
and this revisionwas approvedby ANSI on January1l, 1988.
The presentrevisionto the Standardincludesthe additionof gagetablesand drawings
for GagingSystems21, 22, and 23, table changesto conformto ASME Bl.30M, lead and
angletolerances for productthreads, measurement uncertaintyvaluesfor Acmethreadgages,
anddescriptions anddrawingsfor indicatinggages.The pitchdiametercompensation table
andtext weredeletedandreplacedwith dataon standard gageblanksfor gagelengthwith
texton pitchdiameteradjustment for gagelengthovertwo diameters. Tablevaluesof gage
dimensions for generalpurposeand centralizing Acme threadswere added,alongwith
formulasto determinediametersof multiple-startthreads.Recommendation in the use of
formulasand examplesto calculatepitch diametermeasurement over wires was revised.
Additionally,the Appendixcontainsrevisionof alternatecentralizing Acme threadsand of
multiple-startthreads,and was expandedto includeball measurement of internalpitch
diameter,limit gagingof settingringgages,gagingof problemareas,Acmetolerances over
5 in., and meansfor determining limitsof sizefor specialdiameter/pitch
combinations.
This Standardwas approvedby the AmericanNational StandardsInstituteon December
9, 1997.
 ASME STANDARDS COMMITTEE B1
Screw Threads

(The following is the roster of the Committee at the time of approval of this Standard.)

OFFICERS

A.D. Shepherd, Chair

J. IBird, Secretary

COMMITTEE PERSONNEL

J. R. Anderson, Delphi Harrison Thermal System

J. Bird, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
J. M. Bobelak, Boeing
R. M. Byrne, Trade Association Management, Inc.
D. P. Cadieux, Glastonbury Gage
F. G. Calderone, Quality Systems Implementers
R. Dodge, Pennoyer-Dodge Co.
A. E. Ellis, Retired
H. W. Ellison, Consultant:
R. E. Ferry, R. B. & W.
G. A. Flannery, Mercury Gage Co.
D. S. George, Ford Motor Co.
J. Greenslade, Greenslade & Co.
C. W. Jatho, AMTMA
L. C. Johnson, The Johnson Gage Co.
J. Kane, Boeing Defense & Space Group
R. P. Knittel, Leitech-U.S., Ltd.
J. A. Krippes, Consultant
R. S. Lanier, Consultant
K. E. McCullough, Consultant
D. Miskinis, Greenfield Industries
W. R. Newman, Nylok Fastener Corp.
G. A. Russ, Cummins Engine Co.
R. J. Sabatos, Cleveland Twist Drill Co.
D. M. Satava, Consultant
E. Schwartz, Consultant
R. H. Searr, Consultant
R. E. Seppey, Retired
A.D. Shepherd, Emuge Corp.
V. B. Shook, Teledyne Landis Machine
A. G. Strang, Consultant.
J. F. Sullivan, Accurate Fasteners, Inc.
A. F. Thibodeau, Swanson Tool Manufacturing, Inc.
C. J. Wilson, Industrial Fasteners Institute

SUBCOMMITTEE 5 --- ACME SCREW THREADS

A. G. Strang, Chair, Consultant

F. G. Calderone, Quality Systems Implementers
B. Dodge, Pennoyer-Dodge Co.
G. A. Flannery, Mercury Gage Co.
D. S. George, Ford Motor Co.
L. C. Johnson, The Johnson Gage Co.
W. R. Newman, Nylok Fastener Corp.
T. Osborn, Osborn Products, Inc.
M. W. Rose, ITW Southern Gage Co.
D. M. Satava, Consultant
E. Schwartz, Consultant
 CONTENTS

Foreword ............................................................................ iii

Standards Committee Roster ........................................................... v

I General ....................................................................... 1
1.1 Scope .................................................................... 1
1.2 Federal Government Use .................................................. 1
1.3 References ................................................................ 1
1.4 ReferenceTemperature .................................................... 2
1.5 Units of Measure ......................................................... 2
1.6 Terminology .............................................................. 2
1.7 Computer-Generated Size ................................................... 2

2 Specifications for General Purpose Acme Screw Threads ................. 2

2.1 Angle of Thread .......................................................... 2
2.2 Pitch and Lead of Thread ................................................. 2
2.3 Height of Thread ......................................................... 2
2.4 Thickness of Thread ...................................................... 2
2.5 Allowance (Minimum Clearance) at Major and Minor Diameters ............ 2
2.6 Chamfers and Fillets ...................................................... 2
2.7 Basic Thread Form Dimensior•s ............................................ 2
2.8 General PurposeStandardAcme Thread Series ............................. 2
2.9 Classificationand Tolerances,General PurposeAcme Threads ............... 3
2.10 Basic Diameters .......................................................... 3
2.11 Length of Engagement .................................................... 3
2.12 Tolerances ................................................................ 3
2.13 Allowances (Minimum Clearance) (es) for Pitch Diameter ................... 13
2.14 Limits of Size ............................................................ 13
2.15 Thread Designations....................................................... 13
2.16 Formulasfor Determining Diameters ....................................... 15
2.17 Maximum-Material Profile Option .......................................... 16

3 Specifications for Centralizing Acme Screw Threads ...................... 16

3.1 Angle of Thread .......................................................... 16
3.2 Pitch and Lead of Thread ................................................. 16
3.3 Height of Thread ......................................................... 17
3.4 Thickness of Thread ...................................................... 17
3.5 Allowance(Minimum Clearance)at Major and Minor Diameters ............ 17
3.6 Chamfers and Fillets ...................................................... 21
3.7 Basic Thread Form Dimension,,; ............................................ 21
3.8 StandardCentralizingAcme Thread Series ................................. 21
3.9 Classification.andTolerances,CentralizingAcme Threads ................... 21
3.10 Basic Diameters .......................................................... 24
3.11 Length of Engagement.................................................... 24

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 3.12 Tolerances ................................................................ 24
3.13 Allowances(Minimum Clearance)(es) ..................................... 29
3.14 Limits of Size ............................................................ 29
3.15 ThreadDesignations....................................................... 29
3.16 Formulasfor DeterminingDiameters....................................... 29
3.17 Maximum-MaterialProfileOption .......................................... 30

4 Gages for General Purpose Acme Threads ................................. 30

4.1 MeasurementUncertaintyEstimates ........................................ 30
4.2 Application............................................................... 31
4.3 Gage Blanks .............................................................. 31
4.4 Gage Tolerances.......................................................... 31
4.5 Gagesfor ExternalThreads................................................ 32
4.6 Gagesfor InternalThreads ................................................ 46
4.7 ASME B47.1 Gage Blanks ................................................ 64

5 Gaging for Centralizing Acme Threads ..................................... 64

5.1 Gage Tolerances.......................................................... 64
5.2 Gagesfor ExternalCentralizingAcme Thread .............................. 64
5.3 Gagesfor InternalCentralizingAcme Screw Threads ....................... 73
Figures
1 Profile for Acme Screw Thread ................................................. 4
2 Design Profile for Extemal and Internal General Purpose
Acme Thread ................................................................ 5
3 Dispositionof Allowances,Tolerances,and Crest Clearancesfor General
PurposeSingle-StartAcme Threads(All Classes) .............................. 6
4 DesignProfilefor Externaland InternalCentralizingAcme Thread ................ 22
5 Dispositionof Allowances,Tolerances,and Crest Clearancesfor Centralizing
Single-StartAcme Threads,Classes2C, 3C, and 4C ........................... 23
6 Gage AcceptanceUsing MeasurementUncertainty ................................ 31
7 Maximum-Material Go Functional Limit for External Thread ...................... 37
8 IndicatingThread Gages-- Maximum-MaterialGo FunctionalDiameter Limit
and Size for External Thread ................................................. 38
9 Go Thread Form- Full-Form and Truncated Setting Plug Gage for
External Thread .............................................................. 39
10 Not Go Functional Diameter Limit for External Thread ........................... 39
11 IndicatingThread Gages• Minimum-MaterialPitch Diameter Limit and
Size, Cone and Vee, for External Thread ...................................... 40
12 IndicatingThread Gages- Minimum-MaterialThread Groove Diameter
Limit and Size for Extemal Thread ........................................... 41
13 Thread Form of Full-Form and Truncated Thread Setting Plug Gage for
ExternalThread Not Go Thread Gage ......................................... 42
14 Indicating Plain Diameter Gages -- Maximum/Minimum Major Diameter
Limit and Size for Extemal Thread ........................................... 43
15 Indicating Diameter Gages • Maximum/Minimum Minor Diameter Limit and
Size for External Thread ...................................................... 44
16 IndicatingThread Gages- Diameter Runout, Major to Pitch Diameter,
for External Thread .......................................................... 45
17 DifferentialGaging for ExternalThread .......................................... 47
18 Single-Thread,Full-Form Indicating Gages- Cone and Vee Helical
Segmentsand Zero Lead Rolls for External Thread ............................ 48

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19 Maximum-Material Go Functional Limit for Internal Thread ...................... 54
20 IndicatingThreadGages Maximum-MaterialGo FunctionalSize for
Internal Thread ............................................................... 55
21 Not Go Functional Diameter Limit for Internal Thread ........................... 56
22 IndicatingThreadGages- Minimum-MaterialPitch DiameterLimit and
Size, Cone and Vee, for Internal Thread ...................................... 57
23 IndicatingThread (;ages Minimum-MaterialThread Groove Diameter
Limit and Size, Ball and Radius,for Internal Thread ........................... 58
24 ThreadFormof SolidThreadSettingRingGagefor InternalThread.............. 59
25 Minor DiameterLimit CylindricalPlugGagesfor InternalThread ............. 59
26 IndicatingThread (Jages Diameter Runout,Minor to Pitch Diameter,
for Internal Thread ........................................................... 61
27 DifferentialGagingfor InternalThread .......................................... 62
28 Single-Thread,Full--FormIndicatingGages Cone and Vee Helical
Segments
and Zero Lead Rolls for InternalThread............................. 63
29 IndicatingPlain DiameterGages Maximum/MinimumMinor Diameter
Limit and Size for Internal Thread ............................................ 65
30 IndicatingDiameter'Gages Maximum/MinimumMajor DiameterLimit and
Size for Internal Thread ...................................................... 66
31 Not Go ThreadPlug Gage for Major Diameterof Centralizing
Internal Thread ............................................................... 78

Tables
I GeneralPurpose
AcmeScrewThreadForm,DesignDimensions.................. 3
2 Basic Diameters and Thread Data fi)r General PurposeSingle-Start Acme
Screw Threads, StandardSeries ............................................... 7
3 Toleranceson Major and Minor Diametersof GeneralPurposeExternal and
InternalSingle-StartThreads .................................................. 9
4 Tolerancesand Allowancesfor Major and Minor Diameters,General Purpose
Acme Single-Start
ScrewThreads............................................. 9
5 Pitch Diameter Tolerancesfor Single-StartAcme Screw Threads,
Classes 2G and 2C ............................................................ 10
6 Pitch DiameterTolerancesfor Single-StartAcme ScrewThreads,
Classes 3G and 3C ........................................................... 12
7 Pitch Diameter Tolerancesfor Single-StartAcme Screw Threads,
Classes 4G and 4C ........................................................... 14
8 Toleranceson 14.5 deg Flank Angle for External and Internal
Product Threads .............................................................. 16
9 External Pitch Diameter Allowances.(es) for Single-StartAcme
Screw Threads ............................................................... 17
10 Limiting Dimensionsand Tolerancesfor GeneralPurposeSingle-StartAcme
Screw Threads,StandardSeries,Classes2G, 3G, and 4G ...................... 18
11 CentralizingAcmeScrewThreadForm,BasicDimensions ........................ 21
12 CentralizingAcme Single-StartScrewThreads,BasicDiametersand
Thread Data ................................................................. 24
13 Toleranceson Major and Minor Diametersof Single-StartCentralizing
External and Internal Threads ................................................. 25
14 Tolerancesand Allowancesfor Major Diameter,CentralizingSingle-Start
Acme Screw Threads ......................................................... 26
15 LimitingDimensionsand Tolerancesfor CentralizingSingle-StartAcme
ScrewThreads,StandardSeries,Classes2C, 3C, and 4C ....................... 27
16 EstimatedMeasurementUncertaintyValues for Screw Thread
Gage Elements ............................................................... 30
17 Tolerancesfor Go and Not Go Thread Gages, Working and Setting, General
PurposeSingle-StartAcme Screw Threads(0.250 in. Through 5.000 in.) ........ 32
18 ASME B47.1 Go Gage Blank Lengths .......................................... 33
19 Go Setting Plug Gagesfor Working AdjustableRing Gages and Indicating
Gages for External Thread and Go Working Plug Gages for Internal Thread,
General PurposeSingle-StartAcme Screw Threads,StandardSeries,
Classes 2G, 3G, and 4G ...................................................... 34
20 Not Go Setting Plug Gages for Working AdjustableRing Gages for
External Threadsand Not Go Working Plug Gages for Internal Threads,
General PurposeSingle-StartAcme Screw Threads,StandardSeries,
Classes 2G, 3G, and 4G ...................................................... 49
21 Limiting Dimensions,Go and Not Go Working Adjustable
Ring Gages for External Threads, General PurposeSingle-Start
Acme Screw Threads, Standard Series, Classes 2G, 3G, and 4G ................ 52
22 Limiting Dimensions,Solid-SettingThread Ring Gages for Internal Thread
Indicating Gages, Single-StartAcme Screw Threads ............................ 60
23 Plain Gage Tolerances .......................................................... 60
24 Tolerancesfor Go and Not Go Thread Gages, Working and Setting,
for Centralizing Single-StartAcme Screw Threads (0.250 in. Through
5.000 in.) .................................................................... 67
25 Limiting Dimensions,Go and Not Go Setting Plug Gages for
Adjustable Ring and Indicating Gages for External Thread,
Centralizing Single-Start Acme Screw Threads, Standard Series,
Classes 2C, 3C, and 4C ...................................................... 68
26 Limiting Dimensions,Go and Not Go Working Adjustable
Ring Gages for External Thread, Centralizing Single-Start
Acme Screw Threads, Standard Series, Classes 2C, 3C, and 4C ................ 71
27 Limiting Dimensions,Go and Not Go Working Plug Gages for
Internal Thread, Centralizing Single-Start Acme Screw Threads,
Standard Series, Classes 2C, 3C, and 4C ...................................... 74
28 Limiting Dimensions,Not Go Thread Plug Gages for Major Diameter
of Centralizing Single-StartInternal Acme Screw Threads, StandardSeries,
Classes 2C, 3C, and 4C ...................................................... 76

Nonmandatory Appendices
A Acme Centralizing Threads Alternate Series With Minor Diameter
Centralizing Control .......................................................... 79
B Multiple-Start Acme Threads .................................................... 81
C General PurposeAcme Thread Class 5G ......................................... 85
D Centralizing Acme Thread Classes 5C and 6C ................................... 89
E Three-Wire Method for Measurementof Pitch Diameter of 29 deg
External Acme Threads ....................................................... 93
F Ball Method for Measurementof Internal Pitch Diameter of 29 deg
Acme Screw Threads ......................................................... 103
G Go Gage FunctionalSize Compensation,Flank Angle Correction,Limit
Gaging of Setting Ring, and Gaging Problem Areas ............................ 107
H Tolerancesfor Acme Screw Thread Gages Over 5.000 in......................... 111
I Determining Limits of Size for Multiple-Start Diameter/PitchCombinations ........ 113
 ASME B 1.5-1997

ACME SCREW THREADS

I GENERAL (d) CentralizingAcme Threads,Classes5C and 6C.

See Appendix D.
This Standardprovidesfor two generalapplications
of
(e) Three-Wire Method of Measurement of Pitch
Acme threads:namely,generalpurposeandcentralizing.
The limits and tolerances in this Standard relate to Diameter of 29 deg External AcrneScrew Threads.See
Appendix E.
single-startAcme threadsandmaybe used,if considered
(f) Ball Methodsfor Internal Pitch Diameter Mea-
suitable, for multiple-start Acme threads. The latter
surement of 29 deg Acrne Screw Threads. See Appen-
threads are used to provide relatively fast traversing
dix F.
motion when necessary.
The three classes (2G, 3G, and 4G) of general (g) Go Gage Compensation,Calculation of Flank
purpose threads have clearanceson all diameters for Angle, Limit Gaging of Setting Rings, and Gaging
free movement. This thread relies on the thread flanks Problem Areas. See Appendix G.
to maintain concentricoperation. (h) Tolerancesfor Acme Screw Thread Gages Over
The three classes of centralizing threads have'.a 5 in. See Appendix H.
limited clearanceat the major diametersof the external (i) Determining Limits of Sizefor Special Diameter/
and internal threads so that a beating at the major Pitch Combinations.See Appendix I.
diametermaintainsapproximatealignmentof the thread
axis and preventswedgingon the flanksof the threads. 1.1 Scope
For any combination of the three classesof threads
This Standardprovidesspecifications,formulas,and
covered in this Standard,some end play or backlash tables.
will result. This is unavoidable for interchangeable
products.When backlashor end play is objectionable,
1.2 Federal Government Use
somemechanicalmeansshouldbe providedto eliminate
the condition.In any case, sufficientend play must be When this Standardis approvedby the Department
left to provide a close running fit. of Defense and federal agenciesand is incorporated
In addition to limiting dimensionsfor the standard into FED-STD-H28/12, Screw Thread Standards for
series of diameters and pitches of Acme single-start Federal Services, Section 12, the use of this Standard
threads, tables of tolerances,in terms of pitch and by the federal governmentis subjectto all the require-
diameter, provide for a wide choice of diametersfor ments and limitations of FED-STD-H28/12.
a given standard pitch. By using the formulas for
diameterand pitch increments,the pitch diametertoler- 1.3 References
ances for special diametersand pitchescan be deter-
mined for each class. Formulas and data are also The latest issuesof the following publicationsform
provided for allowanceson external threadsand major part of this Standardto the extent specifiedherein.
and minor diameter allowances and tolerances.
ASME B I TechnicalReport:MeasurementUncertainty
The Appendicesprovide text and dimensionson the for 60 deg Screw Thread Gage Element
following: ASME B 1.2, Gagesand Gagingfor Unified Inch Screw
(a) Alternate Centralizing Acme Threads. Appendix Threads
A uses the minor diameter to ensure concentric oper- ASME B I.3M, Screw Thread Gaging Systems for
ation.
DimensionalAcceptability• Inch and Metric Screw
(b) Multiple-Start Acme Threads. Appendix B in- Threads (UN, UNR, UNJ, M, and MJ)
cludesformulasfor limits of size.Multiple-startthreads ASME B1.7M, Nomenclature, Definitions, and Letter
may requireadditionalallowancesand/ortolerancesfor Symbolsfor Screw Threads
satisfactoryoperation. ASME B 1.30M, Screw Threads • Standard Practice
(c) General Purpose Acme Threads, Class 5G. See for Calculating and Rounding Dimensions
Appendix C. ASME B47.1, Gage Blanks
ASME B1.5-1997 ACME SCREW THREADS

Publisher:The American Society of MechanicalEngi- distance traversed in one revolution of a screw thread.
neers (ASME), Three Park Avenue, New York, NY On multiple-start threads, the lead equals pitch
10016; Order Department:22 Law Drive, Box 2300, multiplied by the numberof starts.
Fairfield, NJ 07007-2300
2.3 Height of Thread
1.4 Reference Temperature
The basic height of the thread is equal to one-half
The referencetemperatureis 68øF (20øC) for dimen- of the pitch.
sions listed.

2.4 Thickness of Thread

1.5 Units of Measure
The basicthicknessof the threadprofile at the pitch
All dimensionsand values are expressedin inches line is one-half of the pitch.
unless otherwise noted.

2.5 Allowance (Minimum Clearance} at Major

1.6 Terminology and Minor Diameters

Definitions, terms, and symbols relating to Acme A minimum diametral clearanceis provided at the
screw threadsare found in ASME BI.7M. Explanation minor diameter of all threadsby establishingthe maxi-
of ISO fundamentaldeviationsymbolsusedfor allow- mum minor diameter of the external thread 0.020 in.
ance in this Standard are: less than the basic minor diameter for 10 threads/in.

El.' lower deviation, internal thread allowance (funda- and coatset, and 0.010 in. less for finer pitches.
mental deviation). A minimum diametral clearanceat the major diameter
is obtainedby establishingthe minimum major diameter
es.' upper deviation,external threadallowance(funda- of the internal thread 0.020 in. greater than the basic
mentaldeviation);es is alwaysnegativefor an allowance major diameterfor 10 threads/in.and coarser,and 0.010
fit or zero for no allowance.
in. greater for finer pitches.

1.7 Computer-Generated Size 2.6 Chamfers and Fillets

All computer-generatedvalues for standard sizes Externalthreadsmay have the crestcomerschamfered

herein are identical to previousAcme publications.For at an angle of 45 deg with the axis to a maximum
a nonstandardnominal size, D, apply the next larger depth of P/15. This correspondsto a maximum width
nominalsize given in the table. For computercalculation of chamfer flat of 0.0945P.
of Acme productand gage size or tolerance,use ASME The internal and external threadsmay have optional
B 1.30M and formulas herein. Parties should be advised
fillets; see Fig. 3.
in contract.

2.7 Basic Thread Form Dimensions

The basic dimensions of the Acme thread form for

2 SPECIFICATIONS FOR GENERAL PURPOSE
the most generally used pitches are given in Table 1.
ACME SCREW THREADS
The basicthreadprofile is symmetricaland is illustrated
in Fig. 1. Design profiles are shown in Fig. 2.
2.1 Angle of Thread
The included angle betweenthe flanks of the thread, 2.8 General Purpose Standard Acme Thread
measuredin an axial plane, shall be 29 deg. The line Series
bisectingthis 29 deg angle shall be perpendicularto
the axis of the screw thread. A selectedseriesof diametersand associatedpitches
of Acme threads, listed in Table 2, are recommended

2.2 Pitch and Lead of Thread as preferred.These diametersand pitches have been
carefullyselectedto meet presentneedswith the fewest
The pitch of the thread is the distance, measured number of items in order to reduce to a minimum the
parallel to its axis, between correspondingpoints on inventory of both tools and gages. For sizes over 5
adjacent thread forms. The lead of a thread is the in., see Appendix H.