Screw Threads Terminology
968K views · Aug 29, 2023
Simple explnation for: Pitch Diameter, Major Diameter, Minor Diameter, pitch, lead, lead angle, Length of Engagement, crest, root, thread height, over-wire, and allowance.
Inch Vs. Metric Threads - Engineering advantages & disadvantages
164K views · Nov 23, 2023
In this video, Erez & Eric from the Machining Doctor website explain the technical differences between Inch and metric threads. Most engineers choose one or the other based on the units they are used to, but this video shows that there is much more to it
How to use the Machining Doctor
168K views · Aug 8, 2023
This chapter covers the following topics: 1)The main sections of the website. 2) The information you can find in each area. 3) How the information is interlinked. 4) Site search. 5) Glossary.
NPT threads: Terms, Descriptions & series
91K views · Jan 11, 2024
We will be talking about NPT Pipe threads - what they are, their terms and definitions, 🔍 their descriptions, and how they differ from standard metric and inch threads. Learn about terms such as Wrenching allowance, hand-tight engagement length, useful th
What is a Minor Diameter of a thread?
117K views · Jan 16, 2024
The minor diameter is the diameter of an imaginary cylinder that touches the smallest diameter of a thread. It depends on the pitch and the thread’s angle. External Thread: The minor diameter is measured on the root of the thread. Internal Thread: The min
What is a Major Diameter of a Thread?
81K views · Jan 16, 2024
The major diameter of a thread is the diameter of an imaginary cylinder that touches the largest diameter of a thread. The nominal value of the major diameter equals the nominal thread size. Extremal Threads: The major diameter is measured on the crest o
ACME threads: Terms, Descriptions & series
155K views · Jan 27, 2024
👋 Welcome to another episode in the Machining Doctor's classroom series!🎦We will discuss ACME threads - what they are, their terms and definitions, descriptions, and use cases. 🔗 Resources: ACME reference guide: https://www.machiningdoctor.com/charts/acm
What is a Lead of a Thread?
67K views · Mar 1, 2024
🔹A shot video with a clear explanation of the thread term "Thread Lead". The lead is the linear distance the thread travels due to a full 360° rotation. 🔹 Lead Vs. Pitch: In the typical standard case of one start thread, the lead equals the pitch (L=P). I
What is the Length of Engagement of a Thread?
79K views · Mar 1, 2024
🔹A shot video with a clear explanation of the thread term "Length of Engagement". Length of Engagement (LE) is the axial distance of full (360°) threads in contact between the male and female parts of a threading assembly. It is usually measured in multip
Root and Crest of a screw thread and how they affect the Thread Height
59K views · Apr 3, 2024
🔹A shot video with a clear explanation of the thread terms Height, Crest, and Root and their relation. 🔹 The crest is a flat (or rounded) surface connecting the flanks at the top of the thread grooves, whether internal or external. 🔹 The root is a flat (o
BSP threads: Terms, Descriptions & series
62K views · Jul 10, 2024
👋 Welcome to another episode in the Machining Doctor's classroom series!🎦 We will be talking about BSP Pipe threads - what they are, their terms and definitions, 🔍 their descriptions, the difference between BSPT & BSPP, and how they differ from standard m
Tap Drill Size Explained: Including 75% thread depth, calculations and formulas
54K views · Nov 6, 2024
Welcome to the Machining Doctor Classroom series! In this episode, we're diving into the topic of tap drill sizes: what they are, why they matter, and how to calculate them for your machining projects. 🔍 **In this video, you'll learn:** - The definition