metric thread
[ˈmɛtrɪk θrɛd]
nounpl: metric threads
rosca métrica
1. A screw thread system based on metric measurements, standardized internationally with pitch measured in millimeters
The machine requires metric thread bolts for assembly.
A máquina requer parafusos de rosca métrica para montagem.
2. A threaded fastening system where the distance between threads is measured in metric units
Metric threads are commonly used in automotive and industrial applications worldwide.
Roscas métricas são comumente usadas em aplicações automotivas e industriais em todo o mundo.
Metric threads are the international standard used in Brazil, Europe, and most of the world, as opposed to the Unified thread system used in the United States and Canada. This distinction is important in multinational manufacturing and engineering contexts. Brazil, being a major industrial producer, predominantly uses metric thread specifications in compliance with ISO standards.
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