the friction of the threads. Along with the pitch, or number of threads per unit length, thread friction contributes to the self-locking, or “non-overhauling” property of most screw threads.

The bolt is an M42 size with a 40 mm pitch, with grooves cut in both directions to allow left-handed and right-handed nuts to be threaded. The large pitch means that instead of a single continuous ...

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Perfect pitch refers to a person’s ability to identify any musical note by name after hearing it, without reference to other notes. Perfect pitch—also known more technically as absolute pitch—can also ...

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The M42 has been voted the worst motorway in England. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Yorkshire Evening Post, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content ...

National Highways has said the closure of the M42 in both directions between junctions 5 and 6 is so work on overhead gantries can be done 'safely'. Starting on Monday, the motorway will be shut ...

A bridge over the M42 near Birmingham which was struck twice by lorries in January is set to be demolished. National Highways said the structure, between the junctions for the M6 and Birmingham ...

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