The document discusses different types of machine elements used for joining parts, including fasteners, screws, bolts, nuts, keys, and cotter joints. It describes various thread types like V-threads, square threads, and ACME threads. It also explains different forms of bolts, nuts, keys, and cotter joints; when each type would be used; and how they function to join parts together both permanently and temporarily.

1. Rajesh K Behra
TCET
Machine Elements – understanding
basics

2. Full section

3. Half section

4. Offset Section

5. Part Section:

6. Revolved Section: Removed Section:

7. Auxiliary section

8. Fastener
 A machine element used for holding or joining two or more parts of a
machine or structure .
 The process of joining the parts is called fastening.
 Two types : Permanent and Removable (temporary).
 Riveting and welding processes are used for fastening permanently
 Screwed fasteners such as bolts, studs and nuts in
combination, machine screws, set screws, etc., and
 keys, cotters, couplings, etc., are used for fastening components that
require frequent assembly and dissembly.

9.  A screw thread is obtained by cutting a
continuous helical groove on a cylindrical surface

10. V-Threads
Square-
Threads
Right Hand
External
Left Hand
External
Threads

11. Depending on the direction of the helix

12. British standard whit worth (B.S.W.) thread./ V-thread
 This thread profile has a
larger contact
area, providing more
frictional resistance to
motion.
 Hence, it is used where
effective positioning is
required. It is also used in
brass pipe work.
 These threads are also
used where the connected
parts are subjected to
increased vibrations as in

13. Square-thread
 Square thread is an ideal
thread form for power
transmission.
 The nut transmits very
high pressures, as in the
case of a screw jack and
other similar applications.

14. Buttress-thread
 This thread is a
combination of V-and
square threads. It exhibits
the advantages of square
thread,
like the ability to transmit
power and low frictional
resistance, with the
strength of the V-thread.
 It is used where power
transmission takes place
in one direction only such
as screw press, quick

15. ACME-thread
 It is a modified form of
square thread. It is much
stronger than square
thread because of the
wider base and it is easy
to cut. The inclined sides
of the thread facilitate
quick and easy
engagement and
disengagement as for
example, the split nut with
the lead screw of a lathe..

16. Multi-start threads
 A single-start thread: the lead is equal to the pitch.
 A double-start thread: the lead is equal to twice the
pitch.
 A triple-start thread: the lead is equal to thrice the
pitch.

17. Bolt Joint
 A bolt and nut in combination is a fastening device used to hold two parts
together.
 The body of the bolt, called shank is cylindrical in form,
 the head; square or hexagonal in shape, is formed by forging.
 Screw threads are cut on the other end of the shank.

18. Other Bolts
 Square headed bolt
with
square neck
 T-headed
bolt

19. Other Bolts
 Hook bolt  Eye-bolt

20. Forms of Nuts

21. Set screws
 used to prevent relative motion between two
rotating parts, such as the movement of pulley on
shaft.

22. Keys
 machine elements used
to prevent relative
rotational movement
between a shaft and the
parts mounted on
it, such as
pulleys, gears, wheels,
couplings, etc

23. KEYS
Saddle
Keys
Sunk
Keys
Round
keys

24. Saddle Keys
 These are taper keys, with uniform width but tapering in thickness on the
upper side.
 suitable for light duty only

25. Sunk Keys
 These are the standard
forms of keys used in
practice, and may be
either square or
rectangular in cross-
section.
 The end may be
squared or rounded
 used for heavy duty, as
the fit between the key
and the shaft is positive.

26. Round Keys
 A round key fits in the
hole drilled partly in the
shaft and partly in the
hub.
 Round keys are
generally used for light
duty, where the loads
are not considerable.

27. Foundation bolts

28. Cotter joints
 A cotter is a flat wedge shaped piece, made of
steel. It is uniform in thickness but tapering in
width, generally on one side; the usual taper
being 1:30.
 Cotter joints are used to connect two
rods, subjected to tensile or compressive forces
along their axes.
 These joints are not suitable where the members
are under rotation.

29. Commonly used cotter joints:
 Cotter joint with
sleeve
 Cotter joint with socket and
spigot ends

30. Cotter joint with socket and spigot ends
 chiefly used for pipes which are buried in the
earth.
 important features of this joint is its flexibility as it
adopts itself to small changes in level due to
settlement of earth which takes place due to
climate and other conditions.