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This document discusses various types of threads and their uses: V-sharp threads are the most widely used type, with a V-shape. Metric or international threads were adopted in France and other countries, with specifications like 60 degree angle and round roots. Whitworth threads originated in Britain and were designed for interchangeability. Square threads have a powerful root and are used for heavy lifting and pressing. Knuckle and acme threads are also strong while buttress threads have more pulling power than square threads.

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DT 122

This document discusses various types of threads and their uses: V-sharp threads are the most widely used type, with a V-shape. Metric or international threads were adopted in France and other countries, with specifications like 60 degree angle and round roots. Whitworth threads originated in Britain and were designed for interchangeability. Square threads have a powerful root and are used for heavy lifting and pressing. Knuckle and acme threads are also strong while buttress threads have more pulling power than square threads.

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DT 122 - Machine Drafting Using Auto-Cad

Sandy Taller
RLBSIT-DT-1M

VARIOS FORMS OF THREADS AND THERE USES

 V-SHARP Threads

This type of thread is in the shape of the English alphabet “V”. It is most
widely used. These types of threads can be cut or made by tap, die, lathe
machine and milling, etc. These threads are made of different standards.

 Metric or International Threads

These types of threads were initially adopted from 1898 to 1908 in central
France. Over time, other international countries also started using it. The Indian
standards institute has also adopted this thread.
These threads are made on jobs of 0°25 mm to 300 mm in diameter. Its
angle is at 60°. Its screw is flat, and the root is round. According to I.S. 1330-
1958, these are written before the letter M and figure written after “M” indicates
pitch, such as -M20 X 2.5. It means the number of threads is 20 per inch, and its
pitch is 2.5 mm.
 Withworth Threads

These types of threads originated from Great Britain. Sir Joseph


Withworth, a citizen of Great Britain, invented this thread in 1841. This thread
was to provide the facility of interchangeability. It is used in ordinary nut-bolts
and other jobs. Its angle is 55°. Its crest, as well as root, are in round shape. It’s
known as B.S.W. Thread.

 Square Threads

This thread has a very powerful root. Its makeup is square. These threads
are used for lifting heavy loads, transfer of power, exerting pressure, screw jack,
lead screw of machines, press machines, and vice spindle instruments. Their
specific measurement and number per inch are not fixed.

 Knuckle Threads
This thread is also very strong. It is used in heavy and light jobs of rough
nature. This is half round at both root and crest. It can be cast in a mold.

 Acme Threads

These threads are more or less like square threads, but their shape is in
taper i.e., flat from the bottom and thin from the top. It is comparatively easier to
cut it on a job than the square threads. It is also considered stronger. As these
threads have slanting ends, it is easier to fix or unscrew the split nut on it. There
is no backlash in it. This thread is made at a 29° angle.

 Buttress Threads

It is a screw thread that is triangular in section but which has one face at
right angles to the axis of the screw, the second face only being sloped. It has
more pulling power than square thread. This is why it is used in cases where the
excessive pull is on one side, and it must be absorbed as in a ratchet.
 American National Thread

The American national standard or U.S. or Seller’s thread has flat crests
and roots. The flat crest can withstand more rough usage than sharp V-threads.
These threads are used for general purposes e.g. on bolts, nuts, screws, and
tapped holes.

 Unified Standard Thread

The three countries i.e., Great Britain, Canada, and United States came to
an agreement for a common screw thread system with the included angle of 60°,
in order to facilitate the exchange of machinery. The thread has rounded crests
and roots.
 Worm Threads

Their shape is almost similar to Acme Threads, but these are deeper than
Acme threads. Their angle is also at 29 °. This thread is used in worm wheels of
motor vehicles to transfer power at 90°. As three teeth of the worm wheel fit into
the shaft with worm threads, they fit well.

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