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What is the definition of Brinell scale?

A method for testing a material's hardness that forces a hard steel sphere under a specified load into the surface of a material and measuring the diameter of the indentation left after the test.
Learn more about Brinell scale in the class "Properties for Fasteners 200" below.

Properties for Fasteners 200

Fasteners Training

Class Information

Tooling U classes are offered at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. The typical class consists of 12 to 25 lessons and typically requires at least two hours of instruction time.

Class Name:	Properties for Fasteners 200
Description:	This class describes the key properties of steel fasteners as well as common fastener failures that may occur.
Prerequisites:	700117 700125
Difficulty:	Intermediate
Number of Lessons:	16

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Class Outline
Objectives Materials for Fasteners Properties for Fasteners Types of Mechanical Properties What Is Load? Tensile Strength Strength Grades Proof Load vs. Yield Strength Shear Strength Hardness and Ductility Corrosion Resistance Other Physical Properties Preload Torque-Related Fastener Failures Other Types of Fastener Failures Summary

Class Objectives

Describe the most common materials used for threaded fasteners.
Distinguish between mechanical and physical properties for fasteners.
List types of mechanical properties.
Define load.
Describe types of load.
Describe the importance of tensile strength.
List common fastener strength grades.
Describe the importance of proof load.
Describe the importance of yield strength.
Describe the importance of shear strength.
Describe the importance of hardness.
Describe the importance of ductility.
Describe the importance of corrosion resistance.
List other physical properties for fasteners.
Describe the importance of preload.
Describe common types of torque-related fastener failures.
Describe other types of fastener failures.

Class Vocabulary
alloy-steel		A type of steel that contains additional elements to improve the properties of a fastener.
aluminum		A silvery, white metal that is soft, light, and is electrically and thermally conductive.
bending load		A force that is applied in the middle or on the end of an object causing the object to bend in a curve.
bolt fracture		A type of fastener failure that occurs when a fastener is over-tightened and causes the bolt to break.
Brinell scale		A method for testing a material's hardness that forces a hard steel sphere under a specified load into the surface of a material and measuring the diameter of the indentation left after the test.
bronze		An alloy of copper and tin. Bronze is highly corrosion resistant.
carbon steel		A type of steel made up of iron and carbon and no other material. Most fasteners are made from carbon steel.
clamping force		The compressive force that a fastener exerts on a joint.
cold working		The shaping of metal at temperatures much lower than the metal's molten state. Cold working increases the strength in certain steels.
compression load		A pushing or pressing force that is directed toward the center of an object.
copper		A reddish-brown metal that is very ductile, thermally and electrically conductive, and corrosion resistant. Copper fasteners are often used for electrical components.
corrosion		The gradual chemical attack on a metal by atmosphere, moisture, or other agents.
corrosion resistance		The ability of a material to resist chemical destruction from an environment. Corrosion resistance is the most important physical property for fasteners.
density		The relative compactness of a material. Density is the mass of a material per unit volume.
ductility		The ability of a fastener material to deform before it fractures.
elastic limit		The maximum stress a material can support before it deforms. Elastic limit is also known as yield strength.
electrical conductivity		The ability of a material to conduct an electrical current.
elongate		To extend the length of an object.
fatigue		A type of fastener failure that occurs when a fastener is subjected to repetitive loading or stressing. Fatigue can cause catastrophic failure.
fatigue strength		The maximum stress a fastener can withstand for a specific number of repeated applications prior to its failure.
ferrous		A metal that contains iron. Carbon steels are common ferrous metals.
grade		A category that fasteners are grouped in according to their strength.
grade identification		The marking on the head of a bolt that indicates tensile strength.
hardness		The measure of a fastener's ability to resist penetration, indentation, and scratching
heat treatment		The heating and cooling processes used to change the structure of a material and alter its mechanical properties.
hex-head bolt		A type of bolt that has a head with six sides.
indenter		A device used in a hardness test that is pressed into the test material.
load		The overall force that is applied to a material or structure. A fastener that supports the weight of an object is withstanding a load.
low-carbon steel		A type of carbon steel that contains less than 0.3% carbon. Grade 2 fasteners are common low-carbon steel fasteners.
mechanical properties		The properties that describe the way a material responds to forces that attempt to bend, break, twist, dent, or scratch it. Mechanical properties are the most important properties for fasteners.
medium-carbon steel		A type of carbon steel that contains between 0.3% and 0.5% carbon. Grade 5 fasteners are common medium-carbon steel fasteners.
megapascal		The metric unit of pressure. Megapascal is abbreviated Mpa.
nonferrous		A metal that does not contain iron. Aluminum, copper, and zinc are nonferrous metals.
non-threaded fastener		A type of fastener that does not contain threads. Pins, retaining rings, and rivets are examples of non-threaded fasteners.
off-torque		The force that is proportional to torque in the opposite manner. An off-torque condition causes the fastener to rotate loose.
overloading		A type of fastener failure that occurs when an excessive load is applied to a bolt, which causes the bolt to yield or fracture.
permanent deformation		The stress that causes a fastener to lose its original shape and appearance.
physical properties		The properties that describe the way a material responds to external environment conditions, such as temperature, chemical exposure, and electricity. Corrosion resistance is the most important physical property for fasteners.
pounds per square inch		A unit of pressure that measures the amount of load pressure per inch. Pounds per inch is abbreviated psi, or pounds per square inch.
preload		The tension created in a fastener when it is first tightened. Preload must be greater than the external forces applied to the assembly to prevent joint failure.
proof load		The amount of stress that the fastener can withstand without experiencing deformation. Proof load is often used interchangeably with yield strength.
properties		The characteristics of a material that distinguish it from other materials.
protective coating		A layer applied over metal that contains elements, which prevent the metal from damage.
Rockwell scale		A method for testing a material's hardness that uses an indenter to test the material's resistance to deformation as a load is applied.
shear strength		The ability of a fastener material to resist internal sliding.
shearing		The cutting and separating of material through its cross section.
socket screw		A type of capscrew with a round head and a hexagonal indentation for tightening purposes.
strength		The ability of a material to resist stress caused by forces attempting to break or deform the material.
stress		The applied force over a certain area that tends to deform an object or structure.
stud		An externally threaded fastener that is often threaded at both ends and can be used with a nut. Unlike bolts, studs do not have a head.
synthetic		Something that is produced artificially. Synthetic materials include plastic and nylon.
tensile strength		The maximum stress a fastener can endure before it breaks. Tensile strength is the most important property associated with threaded fasteners.
tension load		A pulling force that is directed away from the object and attempts to stretch or elongate the object.
thermal conductivity		The ability of a material to conduct heat.
thermal expansion		The tendency of a material to increase in size as it increases in temperature.
thread stripping		A type of fastener failure that occurs when a fastener is over-tightened. Thread stripping causes the fastener threads to appear deformed.
threaded fastener		A type of fastener that contains threads. Bolts, screws, and nuts are examples of threaded fasteners.
tolerance		The unwanted but acceptable deviation from a specified dimension.
torque		The amount of force applied to tighten a bolt, screw, or nut.
torsion test		A test that involves twisting an object to test a material's shear strength.
torsional load		A force that is applied by clamping one end of an object and twisting the other.
torsional strength		The ability of the fastener to resist a torque that attempts to twist a fastener off its axis.
traceability		The ability to trace the history, application, or location of an item using documentation.
ultimate tensile strength		The final amount of stress sustained in a tensile test at the exact moment the object ruptures.
vibration loosening		A type of fastener failure that occurs in a bolted joint due to excessive motion, which causes the bolt to rotate loose.
Vickers scale		A method for testing a material's hardness that uses a pyramid-shaped diamond to exert pressure on the surface of a material for a standard length of time. The diagonal of the indentation is measured under a microscope to determine the hardness value.
washer		A flat disc with a hole through the center that is often used with threaded fasteners to ensure tightness of the joint.
wedge tensile test		A procedure used to test tensile strength in which a washer with a beveled surface is placed under the head of a fastener causing a bending stress.
yield strength		The maximum force that a fastener can withstand before it experiences permanent deformation.