====== nuts ======

^ Parts infobox ^^
| Image | {{:archive:nut-thumb.png?240}} |
| designers | [[:user:tim|Timothy Schmidt]] |
| date | 2019 |
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| tools | [[:metal_lathes|Metal lathes]] |
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[[:category:parts|Category:Parts]]

[[:category:structure_parts|Category:Structure Parts]]

==== Introduction ====

Nuts secure bolts through holes in [[:frames|frames]] and [[:grids|grids]].

==== Challenges ====

Nuts come in a variety of shapes, sizes, features, and configurations.

==== Approaches ====

Nylock nuts have been selected to reduce the tendency of [[:frames|frames]] to loosen with vibration.

==== Parts ====

==== 8mm frame ====

M3 nylon insert lock nut

==== 38.1mm frame ====

M8 nylon insert lock nut

==== 40mm frame ====

M12 nylon insert lock nut

==== 100mm frame ====

M25 nylon insert lock nut

==== Life cycle ====

Stripped, rounded, or abraded nuts degrade to abrasive pellets for [[:ball_mills|ball mills]].

==== References ====

  * [[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:193647|NUT JOB / Nut, Bolt, Washer and Threaded Rod Factory]], [[https://www.thingiverse.com/apps/customizer/run?thing_id=193647|Customizer]]
  * [[https://cdn.standards.iteh.ai/samples/26382/0f8d850e82f741f5b13e5ed78b236426/ISO-4032-1999.pdf|International Standard ISO 4032: Hexagon nuts, style 1 — Product grades A and B]]

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