Senior Design Midterm 2

Threaded Features

Threads are specified in a thread note.

General Fasteners

Purchasing information must be given to allow the fastener to be ordered correctly.

Major Diameter

The largest diameter of a threaded feature.

Minor Diameter

The smallest diameter of a threaded feature.

Depth of thread formula

Depth of thread = (D-d)/2.

Pitch Diameter

The diameter at which a line cuts the spaces and threads equally.

Pitch

The distance from a point on a screw thread to a corresponding point on the next thread in inches/threads.

TPI

Threads per inch.

Screw Axis

The longitudinal centerline of a screw.

Lead

The distance a screw thread advances axially in one turn.

NPT

National pipe thread used for tightly sealed joints.

Duty of Confidentiality

The duty to keep secrets from others that would be desirable by anyone.

Privileged Information

Information for selected employees on a need-to-know basis.

Proprietary Information

Important and secret information only known by the company.

Professional Conflict of Interest

Interests that might keep one from meeting obligations or duties to the employer.

Influence Peddling

An insidious form of conflict of interest where someone offers payment.

Kickback

Prearranged payments in exchange for sales to subvert good judgment.

Extortion

Threats of harm made by a party to gain material advantage.

Whistleblowing

Information conveyed about a significant moral problem in a non-normative form.

Moonlighting

A second paying job that hinders someone from giving 100% at their job.

Collegiality

Teamwork; respect for others' professional expertise and commitment to goals.

Right of professional conscience

The right to follow the canons and codes.

Right of conscientious refusal

Cannot be forced to do things against personal standards.

Right to recognition

Monetary and acknowledgment for contributions.

Privacy in the workplace

Monitoring work performance that must be informed.

Three Mile Island

A nuclear power plant incident in 1979 that leaked radiation.

7 year rule

At a 10% rate of return, savings will double about every 7 years.

Roth IRA

An investment account where taxes are paid before investing; no taxes on removal.

Coinsurance

Percentage of health service costs paid by the insured after the deductible.