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Posted by: ashish ®

04/25/2007, 19:39:58

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I need make a 1 x 6" bolt and Nut. Threads must be wrench-fit as per the ASME B18.10. It essentially means that for first minimum two threads (and max. 4 threads) the nut will be a free-fit and after that it will be a wrench thread having a torque within a range of 10 to 110 lbs.

Any suggestion how this can be achieved?








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Posted by: Kelly Bramble ®

04/27/2007, 09:19:11

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I have done this with a locking threaded insert and a flex-lock, plastic-lock nut. The first few threads are always cut with extra clearance as manufacturing needs to do this for the cutting tool.

Search the internet (Google, Yahoo, MSN, or ..) for "locking thread". You should find tap vendors and other information.






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Posted by: jboggs ®

04/26/2007, 12:24:22

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Can you just modify a standard bolt or threaded rod to do what you want? I don't know what the term "wrench thread" means. Wrenches are applied to bolt heads, not threads. Are you just saying that you have to have a loose section of thread and a tight section? Your torque units must be ft-lbs or in-lbs. Which is it? Are you talking about a running torque or the final tightening torque? 10 to 110 is a pretty big range. Sorry, no help, just questions.







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Posted by: CCR5600Design ®

04/26/2007, 13:19:40

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I have run into similar occurances where a nut needs to easily install on the threads of a bolt to a point where it requires a wrench to go any further. In such instances, we have utilized what is called a "patch-lock" bolt where the manufacturer of the bolt actually applies a thread locking compound on the threads at a specified distance from the end of the bolt. This allows for all fasteners on the job to be installed "finger tight" so as to locate everything properly before final tightening. The compound also locks the fasteners in place and minimizes the risk of them vibrating loose.

I hope this helps.

Ron





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