Machine Tool Operations

Fasteners

Objectives:

6.1.   Identify several types of fasteners.

6.2.   Explain why inch based fasteners are not interchangeable with metric based fasteners.

6.3.   Describe how some fasteners are used.

6.4.   Select the proper fastening technique for a specific job.

6.5.   Describe chemical fastening techniques.

 

Procedure:

1)      Carefully study the chapter, and then answer the following questions in the space provided.

 

Questions:

1)      For maximum strength, a threaded fastener should screw into its mating part a distance equal to ___________ times the diameter of the thread.

 

2)      There are many ways of joining material.  List four types of threaded fasteners. 

a)      _______________________________________________________________

b)      _______________________________________________________________

c)      _______________________________________________________________

d)      _______________________________________________________________

 

 

3)      ________ screws are used for general assembly work.

 

4)      How is the strength of a hex-head cap screw indicated? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

5)      When removing stubborn sheared bolts, what can be done to make their removal easier? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

6)      To prevent a pulley from slipping on a shaft, a ___________________ is often employed.

 

7)      The _____________ bolt is threaded at both ends.

 

8)      ______________ or _________________ are employed when the parts are to be joined permanently.

 

9)      Why are lock washers used? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

10)  While most __________________ must be seated in grooves, a self-locking type does not require a special recess.

 

11)  When a jam nut is employed? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

12)  The shape of the _____________ nut permits it to be loosened and tightened without a wrench.

 

Match each word in the left column with the most correct sentence in the right column.  Place the appropriate letter in the blank.

 


13)  _____Rivet

14)  _____Jam nut

15)  _____Drive Screw

16)  _____Thread-cutting screw

17)  _____Acorn nut

18)  _____Dowel pin

19)  _____Blind rivet

20)  _____Keyway

21)  _____Keyseat

22)  _____Key

 

a)      Developed for use in confined area, where a joint is only accessible from one side.

b)      Used where parts must be aligned accurately and held in absolute relation with one another.

c)      Prevents a pulley or gear from slipping on a shaft.

d)      Protects projecting threads.

e)      Is hammered into a drilled or punched hole.

f)        Used to make permanent assemblies.

g)      Slot cut in gear or pulley to receive “c.”

h)      Locks a regular nut in place.

i)        Eliminates costly tapping operations.

j)        Slot cut in shaft to receive “c.”


 


23)  List the steps, in their proper sequence, which must be used to join metals with adhesives. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

24)  List at least five safety precautions that must be observed when using fasteners? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________