griffenqm,
I have seen this before in flat monitor hinge assemblies. Usually I look for a convention when designing. I try to be careful and consider the application and the forces at work. I believe your idea is a viable alternative. I have already decided to "go another way" and skirt the...
This is the response I recieved and I tend to agree
"You are effectively loading the fastener off axis and hence inducing a
bending moment into the threads that will reduce its fatigue life.
To compute the likely magnitude of the effect detailed calculations
would be required. If the loading...
I plan to machine a flat on the threaded portion of a shoulder screw. The thread is 5/16"-18 and is .5" longand the shoulder is 3/8" dia. The purpose of this is to stop the rotation of a nut when a member rotates about the shoulder. Between the shoulder and the nut will be a washer with the same...