I think what Heviguy told about deforming the thread up- and downwards is true practically. But is this also proven on paper? You can find many theoretical analyses about this subject. But I have not found any arithmetic analyze. I have also read on this forum about some books about this...
There are many discussions on the web about the Jam nut below a normal nut. I have read some good analyses, but what I want to have is a well engineered Jam locking analyze. I have read that this device is better resist against vibration. This is because the thread in the Jam nut will deform. If...
