88 Machine Drawing
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Major or nominal diameter of bolt = D
Thickness of nut, T = D
Width of the nut across flats, W = 1.5 D + 3 mm
Radius of chamfer arc, R = 2 D
Figure 5.14 illustrates the method of drawing views of a square nut, in two orientations.
W
D
R
D
D
R 1
R D
W
Fig.5.14 Method of drawing the views of a square nut
5.9.3 Hexagonal and Square Headed Bolts
Figure 5.15 shows the two views of a hexagonal headed bolt and square headed bolt, with the
proportions marked.
2D
2D
0.75 D L
D
(a) Hexagonal headed bolt
W
2D
0.75 D L
D
(b) Square headed bolt
Fig. 5.15