Week 12 Flashcards
What is unique about a machine screw compared to other types of screws?
It has a specific thread count or pitch.
Technician A says that a tap is used to cut new threads in a hole. Technician B says that a die is used to cut new threads on a bolt or rod. Who Is correct?
Both
When using a combination wrench, which end should be used if at all possible?
The box end
Technician A says that RED threadlocker can be used on virtually all bolts and nuts. Technician B says that BLUE threadlocker is a medium strength threadlocker. Who is correct?
Technician B
On a metric bolt, how is thread pitch determined?
By the width of one thread (in millimeters)
What tool should be used to tighten virtually all bolts?
A torque wrench
True or False: A bolt will yield before it reaches its tensile limit.
True
What type of wrench is designed for loosening and tightening the nut on the end of a brake line?
Flare nut wrench , Line wrench , Tubing wrench
A bolt without a head is called:
A stud
A bolt with three lines on the head is a
standard grade 5 bolt.
Technician A says that the diameter of a bolt can be measured at the shank or the threads. Technician B says that the length of a bolt includes the head. Who is correct?
Technician A
A bolt with a 10.9 on the head is a
metric grade 10.9 bolt.
Technician A says that certain sizes of metric bolts interchange and can be used in place of certain standard bolts. Technician B says that a ½ inch bolt requires a ½ inch wrench to tighten it. Who is correct?
Neither