Fasteners



Fasteners are used to fix different objects together.

For other types of fasteners not listed, go to http://www.mcmaster.com

Pictures and descriptions derived from McMaster-Carr.

Useful links:
 * Drilling and Tapping
 * Diameter Pitch

Procedure
Principle The purpose of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for SOPs is to provide Instructions for the user to best accomplish an individual task. The purpose of the associated SOP Manual is to ensure accurate Selection of         local fasteners in the University of Idaho ME Machine shop     Steps to fastener selection   Define need of fastener, including FBD, and calculations (Bolt calculation            information can be found in “Mechanical Engineering Design” by Shigley and             Mischke.            This is the text used in ME 325.         Identify correct type of fastener to fit previously defined needs.          List of stocked fastener types, sizes, and their uses available below  (Check the shop first before planning on using any of these fasteners, there's a possibility stock may be running low on certain bolts or stock has changed)       Find closest available size to meet calculated requirements           Inventory List available at http://mindworks.shoutwiki.com/wiki/File:2015L_fasteners_Poster.png </li>              Check with project advisor and shop manager before ordering fasteners that are not stocked.</li></ol>       Draw or Locate 3-D model of fastener</li></b> Suggest using McMaster-Carr website to locate 3-D model of Fastener https://www.mcmaster.com/ Ensure part file is named to match UIdaho inventory NOT McMaster-Carr inventory. Ensure BOM includes UIdaho inventory name NOT McMaster-Carr Inventory name</li></ol> Acquire fasteners chosen from inventory within Machine shop.</li> If you have any questions with regards to Fastener selection your Project advisor, and shop manager are great resources.</li></ol>

Appendices http://mindworks.shoutwiki.com/wiki/Fasteners http://mindworks.shoutwiki.com/wiki/File:2015L_fasteners_Poster.png <li>https://www.mcmaster.com/</li></ol>

Screws and Bolts
* Not available in the machine shop