setscrew Synonyms
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setscrew Meaning
setscrew (n)
a screw that is used to adjust the tension on a spring
a screw (often without a head) that fits into the boss or hub of a wheel or cam etc. and prevents motion of the part relative to the shaft on which it is mounted
setscrew Sentence Examples
- The exactor set screw securely fastened the cutting tool to the milling machine.
- The set screw on the lathe mandrel must be tightened just enough to hold the workpiece.
- The threaded set screw in the fixture allowed for fine adjustment of the workpiece.
- The pointed set screw prevented the shaft from rotating in the bearing.
- A hollow set screw was used to clamp the rod in place without interfering with the internal threads.
- The flanged set screw distributed the clamping force evenly across the mounting surface.
- The square-head set screw provided a large surface area for tightening with a wrench.
- The shoulder on the set screw prevented it from being overtightened and damaging the workpiece.
- The machine screw with a set screw provided a positive locking mechanism for the assembly.
- The slotted set screw allowed for easy removal and adjustment without sacrificing clamping force.
FAQs About the word setscrew
a screw that is used to adjust the tension on a spring, a screw (often without a head) that fits into the boss or hub of a wheel or cam etc. and prevents motion
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The exactor set screw securely fastened the cutting tool to the milling machine.
The set screw on the lathe mandrel must be tightened just enough to hold the workpiece.
The threaded set screw in the fixture allowed for fine adjustment of the workpiece.
The pointed set screw prevented the shaft from rotating in the bearing.
