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Important Terminology:: Nominal Diameter, D Pitch, P Pitch Diameter, Lead

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The key takeaways are that different types of threads like metric, square, ACME, and worm threads are discussed along with their applications, representation, left and right hand threads, and single and multi start threads.

The different types of threads discussed are metric, square, ACME, and worm threads.

Some applications mentioned are that square threads are used for power transmission, ACME threads are used where power transmission occurs in one direction, and worm threads are used to carry power to worm wheels and can withstand heavy wear.

Important Terminology: Nominal Diameter, D Pitch, P Pitch Diameter, Lead

BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) - ISO (International Organisation for Standards) Metric Threads

BIS recommendation: (i) coarse series (ii) fine series

Large contact area, more frictional resistance. Application: Used where effective positioning is required. It is also used in brass pipe work.

(British), Rounded ends, making it less liable to damage than sharp V-thread.

For power transmission. Enables the nut to transmit very high pressures, as in the case of a screw jack and other similar applications

Exhibits the advantages of square thread, like the ability to transmit power and low frictional resistance, with the strength of the V-thread. It is used where power transmission takes place in one direction only such as screw press, quick acting carpenters vice, etc.

Worm thread is similar to the ACME thread, but is deeper. It is used on shafts to carry power to worm wheels.

It is a modified form of square thread. It is much stronger than square thread because of the wider base and it is easy to cut. The inclined sides of the thread facilitate quick and easy engagement and disengagement as for example, the split nut with the lead screw of a lathe.

Can withstand heavy wear and rough usage. Used in coupler of railway carriages and electrical bulbs.

Thread Designation:
M 10 1.25: METRIC thread of nominal diameter 10 mm and pitch 1.25 mm SQ 40 10 SQUARE thread of nominal diameter 40 mm and pitch 10 mm ACME 40 8 ACME thread of nominal diameter 40 mm and pitch 8 mm WORM 40 10 WORM thread of nominal diameter 40 mm and pitch 10 mm

Thread Representation:

External Threads

Internal Threads

Left and Right Hand Threads:

Single and Multi Start Threads:

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