Deck 25: Pin Fasteners

Question 1

Radial locking pins are available in two types: solid with a grooved surface and ________________________________________.

Answer 1

hollow spring pins

Question 2

Shafts, bolts, pins, keys, and similar parts are generally not sectioned even when the cutting plane passes through them.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Pin fasteners are divided in two groups: semi-permanent and ____________________.

Answer 3

quick release

Question 4

A ____________________ pin has a loop at the end.

Question 5

Pin fasteners offer an effective approach to ____.

A) axial loading
B) centrifugal loading
C) centripetal loading
D) shear loading

Question 6

The main advantage of a taper pin over a straight pin is that ____.

A) the taper pin aids hole alignment in assembly
B) it is more economical to prepare the hole for the taper pin
C) taper pins are less expensive to manufacture
D) taper pins are stronger than straight pins

Question 7

Semi-permanent pin fasteners use a form of spring loaded mechanism to provide a locking action for installation and removal.

Question 8

Cotter pins, taper pins, and clevis pins are examples of ____________________ pins.

Question 9

Taper pins, cotter pins, and spring pins are examples of quick release fasteners.

Question 10

Semi-permanent pin fasteners require some amount of pressure and often the aid of tools for installation or removal.

Question 11

Standard taper pins have a taper of ____ measured on the diameter.

A) 1:24
B) 1:36
C) 1:48
D) 1:60

Question 12

Holes for taper pins are usually prepared by ____.

A) drilling
B) broaching
C) milling
D) reaming