set screw
A 'set screw' is a type of screw used to secure one object against another, commonly without a protruding head, providing a strong clamping force in various mechanical applications.
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Definition
B2General Hardware
(technical)A fully threaded screw often without a head, used to secure one object within or against another.
Example
- The set screw was used to hold the gear in place on the shaft.
B2Engineering
(technical)A screw designed to lock rotating components, such as pulleys or gears, onto a shaft by pressing against it.
Example
- Engineers often use set screws to secure collars onto shafts.
B2Machinery
(technical)A screw used to prevent movement between two parts by tightening into a threaded hole and pressing against one of the parts.
Example
- The technician adjusted the set screw to ensure the machine parts stayed in alignment.
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