acme screw thread

(General Engineering) a type of screw thread having inclined flat flanks and a flat top and bottom: used in machine tools

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Acme screw threads are manufactured for assemblies that require the carrying of heavy loads.

Acme screw threads were designed to replace the Square thread, which is difficult to manufacture.

Chapter 6 grooving and threading

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