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Chapter 13: Fasteners and Springs
Chapter 13: Fasteners and Springs
Springs
Unified Thread Series
Standardization of screw threads- 1949: United States,
United Kingdom & Canada
• Schematic Representations
• Schematic
• Simplified
Thread Notes
A thread note is always written in the same order.
• Compression spring
• Extension spring
• Flat spring
• Torsion spring
Spring Terminology
• Ends
• Helix direction
• Free length
• Compression length
• Solid height
• Loading extension
Spring Representations
• Detailed
• Schematic
• Simplified
Spring Specifications Include:
• Outside or inside diameter
• Wire gage
• Kind of material
• Type of ends
• Surface finish
• Free & compressed length
• Number of coils
Demonstrate the Following
Drawing Techniques for
Springs
• Detailed representations
• Schematic representations
• Simplified representations