For those of us who don't know what an Acme thread is.

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Posted by gmharris [71.105.35.169] on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 16:21:22 :

In Reply to: Off topic .875 8pitch ACME thread rod posted by Steve Simon [76.19.246.233] on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 14:56:09 :

Acme Thread

A screw thread having a 29 degree included angle. Used largely for feed and adjusting screws on machine tools.

The Acme thread is easier to machine and is stronger than the square thread. Acme threads are thicker and wider and operate better in environments with dirt and debris.

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