Threading

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Threading

1. Definition- What is a thread?:
A thread is a variation on the idea of using an inclined plane to move an object. A thread can be used to convert torque into linear force.

Shown here is an image of a nut with internal threads and threaded rod with external threads.

Threads come in many types and forums some common types include - -American National and Unified Screw Thread (UN and UNF) -American Nation Standard Metric Scree Threads M Profile -Acme Screw Threads -Buttress Threads -Tapered pipe Thread

Each of these threads serves a different purpose and is optimized for a specific task.

2. Thread Making:

3. References: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screw_thread