All about screws - RSR Electronix Express（所有螺丝- RSR Electronix表达）.pdf

All about screws :  How large of a screw/bolt do I need?  What types of screws are out there and what are the for?  What are washers for, and do lock-washers work?  How tight should a screw be, and how does that affect how much load it can handle?  Coarse vs. Fine thread? Contents  Common types of wood, machine and drywall screws and their uses  Common machines screws, head types and uses  Thread types: UNC, UNRF, M,... whats available and when should it be used?  Sizing: how big a screw is needed for a given load? How does tightness affect this?  Installation: How much torque and why?  Screw Grades: Whats the difference between grades and when should I use them?  Washers and Locknuts: When to use which kind  Material Selection: steel, stainless, zinc plated, galvanized...  Additional Resources and References Terminology and basic identification Whats the difference between a bolt and a screw? Most sources (like the Machinerys Handbook) define screws and bolts in terms of how they are installed: if you turn the head its a screw, if you turn a nut its a bolt. A hex head cap screw and hex bolt may look identical. This guide refers to both interchangeably. Wood, Sheet Metal and Drywall Screws - differences, uses, and head types  Wood Screws: These have a coarser pitch (few threads per inch) than sheet metal or machine screws, and often have an unthreaded shank. The threadless shank allows the top piece of wood to be pulled flush against the under piece without getting caught on the threads. Some wood screws are tapered from tip to head, also. This site lists pre-drill sizes for various sized screws.  Sheet Metal Screws: Usually threaded all the way to their head, these will work in wood, but wood screws shouldnt be used in metal (this is based on hardware store employee advi