This document summarizes different types of screw threads for tapping and thread cutting screws. Tapping screws include Type A for thin metal sheets, Type AB which combines features of Type A and B, and Type B for heavier sheets and non-ferrous materials. Thread cutting screws include Type 1 for general use, Type 17 for wood with a coarse thread, Type 23 for plastics with fine threading and chip clearing, and Type 25 similar to Type 23 but with a coarse thread.
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Types of Screw Threads PDF
This document summarizes different types of screw threads for tapping and thread cutting screws. Tapping screws include Type A for thin metal sheets, Type AB which combines features of Type A and B, and Type B for heavier sheets and non-ferrous materials. Thread cutting screws include Type 1 for general use, Type 17 for wood with a coarse thread, Type 23 for plastics with fine threading and chip clearing, and Type 25 similar to Type 23 but with a coarse thread.
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Types of Screw Threads
Tapping Screws (Type A, AB, B)
Type A point: A thread forming screw for use in thin metal .015 to .050 thick. Used with drilled, punched or nested holes in sheet metal, resin impregnated plywood, asbestos combinations, among others. Not recommended for new design. Type AB point: A thread forming screw combining locating point of Type A with thread size and pitch of Type B. Normal limitations of type B apply. Type B point: A thread forming screw for use in heavier metal .050 to .200 thick. Larger root diameter with finer thread pitch for light and heavy sheet metal non - ferrous castings, plastics, impregnated plywoods, asbestos combinations, and other materials.
Thread Cutting Screws (Type 1, 17, 23, 25, )
Type 1 point: A thread cutting screw with single flute for general use. Produces a fine standard machine screw thread for field replacement.
Type 17 point: A thread cutting screw for wood with a coarse
tapping screw thread and a special long sharp point fluted to capture chips.
Type 23 point: A thread cutting screw in the fine thread series
offering maximum thread cutting area and excellent chip clearing, with minimum tightening torques. Type 25 point: A thread cutting screw similar to type 23 point except with coarse Type B thread. For plastics and other soft materials with large chip clearing and cutting edges.