Lee, Adriel L.

MACHDESIGN2D
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Machine Component: Bolts and Screws

Bolt is an externally threaded fastener designed for insertion through holes in completed pieces and is
often tightened or released by torqueing a nut.
Screw is an outwardly threaded fastener that may be put into holes in constructed parts, mated with a
prepared internal thread, or produced its own thread, and tightened or released by torquing the head.

Type/ Classification:
Type of Bolts
Anchor Bolts - bolts that are designed to be used to attach a structural member or component to a concrete slab
or poured foundation. Anchor bolts may be preset into place while the concrete structure is being cast, as with the
plate used on top of the poured foundation of a house

Blind Bolts - Blind bolts refer to a style of bolt that allows for the use of a fastener in case where the application
does not allow access to both sides of the bolt to tighten or torque the bolt.

Carriage Bolts - are a form of self-locking bolt that affords a level of security by using a flushmount domed head,
which permits access to remove or loosen these bolts from the nut side of the bolt only.

Double End Bolts - are sometimes called stud bolts and feature a threaded portion on each end of the bolt without
a traditional head. One end is designed to be threaded into a suitable hole that has been tapped with a mated
thread, while the other end protrudes and is threaded to support a nut.

Eye Bolts - feature a fully closed or partially closed-looped end in place of the traditional bolt head. The loop can
be used in some cases for lifting the object to which the eye bolt is attached. Some eye bolts are not designated for
lifting but rather can be used to route wire, cables, or other similar elements cleanly to avoid accidental
interference.

Flange Bolts - ones that contain a washer-like surface or flange beneath the head of these fasteners that provides
a means to distribute the clamping load over a larger surface area, thereby reducing potential damage to the
surface with which these fasteners will mate.

Hex Bolts - also called hexagon head bolts or hexagonal head bolts, are a very common form of bolt that is
available in standard dimensional inch and metric sizes. As the name implies, these bolts feature a hexagonal head
or a hex head, that is suitable for tightening with a wrench or socket.

Machine Bolts and Machine Screws - used to fasten together two pieces of material, and are similar to hex bolts,
except that they will not have a chamfered point and are not designed with a washer-bearing surface on the
underside of the head.

Round Head Bolts - The softer nature of wood permits the bolt to compress against the surface of the
wood and grip by friction to preclude the bolt from turning when the nut is tightened.
Shoulder Bolts - also called stripper bolts, feature a threaded bolt section of smaller diameter than the
shoulder of the bolt (the section of the bolt between the head and the beginning of the threaded
portion). Shoulder bolts are useful for functioning as a shaft or axle that can contain a rotating part, such
as a bearing or a bushing.
Socket Head Bolts - feature a recessed head that is tightened using an Allen wrench or hex socket tool.
The head style of these bolts can vary from a cylindrical profile to a flat-head countersunk style to a
domed button head design, depending on the desired use.
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Square Head Bolts - also called square bolts, were once very commonly used predating the creation of
hex head bolts. While square bolts are still available, they are primarily used in railway applications or to
achieve the aesthetic of an older or more traditional appearance.
T-Head Bolts - feature a head design that enables it to be inserted into a slot or recess, thereby securing
the bolt in place to prevent it from turning when the securing nut is tightened. T-bolts are used in
applications such as securing fuel tanks in place where having access to both sides of the fastener may
not be possible in all cases.
U-Bolts - are fasteners that are in the shape of the letter U, which contain two male threads, one on
each end of the bolt on to which a mounting plate bracket and attachment nuts are placed. While most
U-bolts feature a semi-circular profile, some have a squared-off shape.

Types of screw
Wood screw - Typically designed with a partially-unthreaded shank and used to attach pieces of timber
together.
Concrete screw - Stainless or carbon steel and used for fastening materials to concrete.
Masonry screw - Often have a blue coating and are inserted to a pilot hole in masonry.
Double-ended (dowel) screw - Have two pointed ends and no head. Often used for making hidden joints
between two pieces of timber.
Drive screw - Smooth, round or mushroom-headed with a reduced diameter shank.
Drywall screw - Often coated with black phosphate and designed with a bugle head. Used to attach
drywall to timber or metal studs.
Eye bolt - A looped head designed to be used as an attachment point. Also used for attaching wires
across building surfaces.
Decking screw - Longer screws which are used for fastening down deck boards.
Lag screw/bolt - A heavy-duty fastener.
Chipboard screw - Often wax-coated and used for fastening down chipboard flooring.
Mirror screw - Designed with a decorative dome or other cover to conceal the head.
Twinfast screw - Designed with two threads which enable it to driven twice as fast.
Security head screw - Designed with a head that is impossible to reverse, making it suitable for security
applications.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HG1pn6-2YBQ (For Bolts)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lz2dRA7hjlQ (For Screw)

References:
https://www.thomasnet.com/articles/hardware/types-of-bolts/
https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Types_of_screws