A woodworker is selecting a replacement spindle for a workbench vise. They have four options with identical handle lengths and spindle diameters. Arrange the vise spindles in order from the one that applies the MAXIMUM clamping force for a given amount of effort, to the one that applies the MINIMUM clamping force.
- 1Spindle with 12 threads per inch (TPI)
- 2Spindle with 8 threads per inch (TPI)
- 3Spindle with 5 threads per inch (TPI)
- 4Spindle with 3 threads per inch (TPI)
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The correct sequence is: 12 TPI, 8 TPI, 5 TPI, and 3 TPI.
The mechanical advantage of a screw determines how much clamping force is produced from a given effort force. It is inversely proportional to its pitch (the linear distance between adjacent threads). Threads per inch (TPI) is the inverse of pitch, meaning a higher TPI results in a smaller pitch. A smaller pitch creates a shallower thread angle, which maximizes the mechanical advantage and produces the greatest clamping force. Therefore, the spindle with 12 TPI applies the maximum force, while the one with 3 TPI applies the minimum force.
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Mechanical Advantage of Screws Based on TPI