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Letter 7086
Pitch Diameter increase of zinc plated
threaded parts
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We are applying .0002" to .0003" of zinc plating to threaded
parts. The pitch diameter of the part before plating was .279" and
after plating was .282" which indicates a total build-up of .003". I
have been told that the pitch diameter increases by a factor of 4, 6,
or 8 but no one is sure by which factor the pitch diameter increases.
The mean thickness of the plating was .00038" and if mulitplyed by a
factor of 8, i can see where the pitch diameter increases by a factor
of 8. I need to figure out how the pitch diameter is affected by
plating thickness to determine if I can plate the parts to
specification and still fit the thread gauge. Can anyone tell me by
which factor the pitch diameter increases and why? Any help would be
greatly appreciated.
Chris McCain, Q.A.
Manager
Techtrix, Inc. - Gadsden, Alabama
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There are at least partial answers to your inquiry on the
following three letters, Chris:
2906,
22409,
31694.
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Ted Mooney, P.E.
finishing.com
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