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To: U-238

And another thing...”Tolerances in mechanical engineering means the space between two materials, such as between a bolt and a nut. “ If the nut and bolt are put together properly, there is no space in between at all. They should be completely touching.


7 posted on 03/17/2012 8:58:58 PM PDT by irishtenor (Everything in moderation, however, too much whiskey is just enough... Mark Twain)
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To: irishtenor; SunkenCiv

Actually, there has to be a tiny, tiny space between the two. If not for that space, it would not be possible to put the bolt into the nut.

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10 posted on 03/17/2012 9:10:17 PM PDT by James C. Bennett (An Australian.)
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To: irishtenor
They should be completely touching.

not true at all...if the fit was with no space at all, you wouldn't be able to put them together. In a common nut and bolt combination, with acceptable normal tolerances, you can actually move the nut up and down on the bolt just a tiny bit.....you can also put them together manually...no tools required!!!!

13 posted on 03/17/2012 9:19:04 PM PDT by terycarl (lurking, but well informed)
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